ENSO Cycle

The ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) Cycle is a natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean involving fluctuations in ocean temperatures and wind patterns. During El Niño, warm water shifts eastward, causing global weather changes like heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Conversely, La Niña features cooler-than-average Pacific waters, leading to different weather impacts. These cycles happen roughly every 2 to 7 years and influence weather worldwide, affecting rainfall, storms, and climate patterns. ENSO is a key driver of short-term climate variability, and understanding it helps anticipate extreme weather events.