Preferred Term:
El Nino
Definition:
A warming of the ocean current along the coasts of Peru and Ecuador that is generally associated with dramatic changes in the weather patterns of the region; a major El Niño event generally occurs every 3 to 7 years and is associated with changes in the weather patterns worldwide.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- El Nino Southern Oscillation
- El Niño
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/69673
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