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A Quiet Equatorial Pacific
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A Quiet Equatorial Pacific

Published Nov 15, 2003

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Pacific Waters Remain Stubbornly Stable
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Pacific Waters Remain Stubbornly Stable

Neutral, or La Nada, conditions persist in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, frustrating climate forecasters.

Published Sep 12, 2013

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Pacific Climate Calm
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Pacific Climate Calm

Published May 31, 2006

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Is El Niño Developing?
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Is El Niño Developing?

Conditions in May 2014 look similar to those in May 1997, a year that brought one of the most potent El Niño events of the 20th century.

Published May 14, 2014

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El Niño Strengthening
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El Niño Strengthening

With each passing month, 2015 looks more and more like 1997.

Published Oct 13, 2015

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La Niña comes to a close
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La Niña comes to a close

After appearing for two consecutive winters, La Niña appears to be taking some time off.

Published May 4, 2012

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