Usually the Earth's warmest water can be found in the western Pacific, with the east-to-west trade winds pushing the warm water toward Indonesia. Every so often, however, the trade winds weaken and the warm water ends up sloshing eastward against the coas
This special report from the Environmental News Network gets high marks on both content and presentation.
Since its launch into orbit in August 1992, the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite has mapped 95% of the ocean's surface topography, noting liquid hills and valleys.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's mission is to analyze changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve our nation's marine resources.
The 1982/1983 El Niņo was the most devastating weather event of this century, causing disasters on nearly every continent.
Known for their excellent national weather coverage, this El Niņo report from USA TODAY does not disappoint.
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