The Oryx Resource Guide to El Niño and La Niña

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Joseph S. D'Aleo

with Pamela G. Grube

Book Code: OXELNINO

ISBN: 1-57356-378-1

ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-378-9

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248 pages, figures, maps, photos, tables

Oryx Press

Publication: 5/30/2002

List Price: $62.95 (UK Sterling Price: £34.95)

Discount Price: $37.77 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 40%. Ends 12/31/2008.

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Reviews:

...an excellent resource for the most up-to-date information....This very readable book is recommended for all levels of readers interested in these once-obscure weather phenomena.
—Choice December 2002
[t]he basic causes and effects of El Nino and La Nina are chronicled for those in search of information on these natural phenomena.
—Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society February 2004
Well written and easily accessible, this work will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about the ENSO phenomena. A solid choice for public and academic libraries looking for materials on this topic.
—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin December 1, 2002
This is a definite must have for university libraries. It is also a useful resource for public libraries, particularly those in areas that have been heavily affected by ENSO.
—E-STREAMS October 2002

Description: Fish die. Seagulls starve. Economies wither. And that's just in the coastal villages.

El Niño--"The Christ Child"--and its climatological opposite, La Niña, are global events so powerful and strange they virtually have personalities. Many remember the El Niño seasons of 1982-83 and 1997-98, which brought floods, tornadoes, droughts, and snow to unusual locales. Increased study of these Tropical Pacific phenomena, also known as ENSO (the El Niño and Southern Oscillation), has now enabled scientists to predict the ENSO state as much as 12 to 18 months in advance and has helped to shape weather prediction in general. Here, the basic causes and effects of El Niño and La Niña are carefully chronicled for anyone in search of accurate and current information on these natural phenomena. Chapters are devoted to the history of ENSO; its influence on global weather and on the United States, including the ecosystem; and how governments and industries worldwide are utilizing new weather data to harness ENSO's economic impact, rather than be saddled by it.

A chronology tours key events, from the 15th century diary observations of colonists in Ecuador and Peru to recent events like the devastating El Niño of 1997-98, which was responsible for 23,000 deaths and $33 billion in damages. Biographies of important researchers, illustrations and maps, and an extensive bibliography help make this a total guide to these magnificent natural cycles.

Table of Contents:

Preface
El Niño and La Niña: "Children of the Tropics"
What Causes El Niño and La Niña
The Global Effects of El Niño and La Niña
El Niño and La Niña Effects in the United Stated: Winter and Spring
ENSO and Summer Weather Patterns
Other Effects of ENSO
How Scientists Study El Niño
Forecasting ENSO
Super El Niños
How Governments Use ENSO-Based Seasonal Forecasts
ENSO, Tip of the Iceberg in Climate Protection
Biographical Sketches
Directory of Organizations
Index

LC Card Number: 2001050030

LCC Class: GC296

Dewey Class: 551

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