Discussion Post: El Nino & La Nina
• What months and/or seasons do we typically experience the effects of El Nino and La Nina?
• What are the predicted chances (according to scientists) that we will experience the effects of El Nino and/or La Nina from this point forward and for the next several months? Have we experienced El Nino and/or La Nina effects in the recent past (within one year)?
• Describe and contrast the basic conditions of the Pacific Ocean, and what basically causes these conditions, that lead to El Nino and La Nina events.
• What are the basic weather/climatic effects both El Nino and La Nina may cause across the United States? Address each basic region of the U.S. (the NW, SW, MW, NE, and SE).
• List at least two sources of information/references you used to research your answers.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.