Which phenomenon is responsible for El Niño?
- Warming of Indian Ocean
- Warming of Eastern Pacific Ocean
- Cooling of Atlantic Ocean
- Warming of Arctic Ocean
Answer: Warming of Eastern Pacific Ocean
El Niño is characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It disrupts normal weather patterns globally, causing droughts in Australia/India and floods in South America. It occurs every 2-7 years and affects monsoon patterns.