Effects of El Nino & La Nina

Effects of El Nino

Less upwelling off the coast of South America, which means less fish because the cold water that helps fish grow isn’t coming up

Effects of El Nino

Less upwelling off the coast of South America, which means less fish because the cold water that helps fish grow isn’t coming up

Warmer winter in much of North America, so it's not as cold as usual

More rain and flooding on the west coast of the Americas, with some areas getting a lot of water

Drought in Southeast Asia and Australia, meaning less rain and drier weather

Fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, so there are less storms than usual

The seasonal rains in India and Southeast Asia isn’t as strong, making it harder for crops to grow

Effects of La Nina

Stronger upwelling off the coast of South America, which brings up cold water and makes fishing better than usual

More tornadoes in the U.S. and more hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean

Cooler and drier weather in the Americas, so it’s not as hot or rainy as usual

Warmer and rainier weather in Southeast Asia, with more monsoons (heavy rains)