COSEE Ocean Systems: News
University of Miami study rethinks the ocean's role in Pacific climate
Description: According to this study, the tropical atmospheric pressure system know as the Southern Oscillation (a periodic fluctuation of atmospheric pressure commonly observed as the El Niño Southern Oscillation) plays a bigger, more fundamental role in the climate system than just being El Niño's atmospheric counterpart. The new findings can aid scientists in better understanding and predicting changes in the Pacific climate and its impacts around the globe. [Source: EurekaAlert!]
URL: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/uomr-uom111411.php
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Source: EurekaAlert!
Publish Date: 11/15/2011
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