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English: ENSO normal state.
  • Normal equatorial winds warm as they flow westward across the Pacific.
  • Cold water is pulled up along west coast of South America.
  • Warming water is pushed toward west side of Pacific.
  • Sea surface is warm in the west.
  • Hot air rises in western Pacific, travels eastward and cool air descends on South America.
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Source Own work ; derived from NOAA/PMEL/TAO diagrams ( archived link )
Author Fred the Oyster
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This image is in the public domain because it contains materials that originally came from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , taken or made as part of an employee's official duties.

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