El Nino and La Nina
Latest about El Nino and La Nina
Another Winter of Extremes, Forecasters Say
By Wynne Parry published
A strengthening La Niña is expected to translate into another winter of extreme weather, according to U.S. forecasters.
Cool La Nina Heats Up Fire Danger in U.S. Southwest
By Live Science Staff published
The cyclical cooling of ocean waters has far reaching, sometimes damaging effects.
New Type of El Niño Emerges as Climate Changes
By Live Science Staff published
These El Niños warm different Pacific waters.
La Nina Looms, Scientists Say
By Live Science Staff published
El Nino is tapering off as its colder cousin begins.
Quakes and Typhoons: What's Up with Mother Nature?
By Andrea Thompson published
Storms and quakes that have struck Asia unrelated, coincidence of nature.
Sun's Activity Cycle Linked to Earth Climate
By Live Science Staff published
Changes in sun's activity have effect on Pacific similar to El Nino and La Nina.
La Nina Event Could Be Developing
By Live Science Staff published
NOAA scientists announced that conditions look right for a La Nina event this fall.
Greenhouses Gases Responsible for 2006's Record Warmth
By Andrea Thompson published
Warm temperatures of 2006 caused by greenhouse gases.
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