COSEE Ocean Systems: News
NASA Observes La Niña: This 'Little Girl' Makes a Big Impression
Description: Cool, wet conditions in the Northwest, frigid weather on the Plains, and record dry conditions in the Southeast, all signs that La Niña is in full swing. With winter gearing up, a moderate La Niña is hitting its peak. And we are just beginning to see the full effects of this oceanographic phenomenon, as La Niña episodes are typically strongest in January. [Source: NASA Press Release]
URL: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/lanina.html
Availability: Summary
Source: NASA Press Release
Publish Date: 1/10/2008
Reading Level: Basic
Page Length: 2

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