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Top misconceptions about El Niño

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Forecasts by the IRI and other institutions show that a weak El Niño has developed in the equatorial Pacific, and is likely to continue evolving with warmer-than-normal conditions persisting there until early 2010. What exactly is this important climate phenomenon and why should society care about it? Who will be most affected? We address these questions as well as clear up some common misconceptions about El Niño, La Niña, and everything in between!

Also available is an audio interview with IRI's Director-General, Stephen Zebiak, about El Niño and its impacts.

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Upcoming events and seminars...

Aug. 20, 2009: IRI Seminar: Climate, Forecast and Impacts Briefing. Our monthly meeting during which we unveil the latest global and regional forecasts, as well as discuss climate-related events around the world, including El Niño developments. view


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