Warming sea surfaces in the tropical Pacific, in an image released July 5th, 2012. There's a greater than 50 percent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the second half of 2012.
(Image credit: NOAA/National Weather Service)
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Another Winter of Extremes, Forecasters SayA strengthening La Niña is expected to translate into another winter of extreme weather, according to U.S. forecasters.
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Cool La Nina Heats Up Fire Danger in U.S. SouthwestThe cyclical cooling of ocean waters has far reaching, sometimes damaging effects.
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New Type of El Niño Emerges as Climate ChangesThese El Niños warm different Pacific waters.
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La Nina Looms, Scientists SayEl Nino is tapering off as its colder cousin begins.
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Quakes and Typhoons: What's Up with Mother Nature?Storms and quakes that have struck Asia unrelated, coincidence of nature.
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Sun's Activity Cycle Linked to Earth Climate
Changes in sun's activity have effect on Pacific similar to El Nino and La Nina.
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La Nina Event Could Be DevelopingNOAA scientists announced that conditions look right for a La Nina event this fall.
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Greenhouses Gases Responsible for 2006's Record WarmthWarm temperatures of 2006 caused by greenhouse gases.
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Corals Show Recent Hurricane Spike Might Be the NormPast hurricane activity shows global warming may not be cause of recent high activity.
