Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1) El-Nino is char...
El Niño and La Niña events are a natural part of the global climate system. They occur when the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere above it change from their neutral ('normal') state for several seasons. El Niño events are associated with a warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific, while La Niña events are the reverse, with a sustained cooling of these same areas.
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1) El-Nino is char...
Statement 1: El-Nino is characterized generally by flooding and cyclonic condition in Australia and Indonesia.
Explanation:
El-Nino is a climate phenomenon that occurs when there is a warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is associated with changes in atmospheric circulation patterns and can have significant impacts on weather and climate around the world.
During an El-Nino event, the usual trade winds weaken or even reverse, causing warm water to move eastward towards the coast of South America. This warming of the ocean surface can lead to a variety of weather patterns and impacts in different regions.
In Australia, El-Nino is typically associated with drier than normal conditions, as the warm ocean waters reduce rainfall and increase evaporation. This can lead to droughts, wildfires, and agricultural losses. Flooding is not a characteristic of El-Nino in Australia.
In Indonesia, El-Nino can have a different impact. It is associated with drier conditions in some parts of the country, particularly in the eastern regions, but it can also lead to increased rainfall and cyclonic conditions in other parts, such as Sumatra and Java. So, while flooding and cyclonic conditions can occur in Indonesia during El-Nino, it is not a general characteristic of the phenomenon.
Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: El-Nino and the strength of the Indian monsoon have a direct relation, where the monsoon is strengthened in El-Nino year.
Explanation:
The Indian monsoon is a complex weather phenomenon influenced by various factors, including the El-Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). El-Nino events are associated with warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which can impact the Indian monsoon.
During El-Nino years, the warming of the Pacific Ocean can affect the atmospheric circulation patterns, leading to changes in the monsoon rainfall over the Indian subcontinent. El-Nino tends to weaken the Indian monsoon, resulting in below-normal rainfall in many parts of the country.
So, Statement 2 is incorrect.
Therefore, neither Statement 1 nor 2 is correct.