El Nino- Southern Oscillation

This three-dimensional animation shows the sea level and ocean temperature anomalies that are characteristic of an El Nino event. Users can select a variety of links that provide additional information on this phenomenon, such as impacts on the world's weather, a history of El Nino's effects, and impacts in other parts of the world, including Australia, the Indian Ocean, and effects on Argentine and African rainfall. Descriptions of other climatic oscillations cover the Madden-Julian and North Atlantic Oscillations. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division