Primary Causes of La Niña

La Niña is caused by the strengthening of the normal steady winds blowing from east to west above and
below the equator (trade winds) that usually takes place after an El Niño event. Since during an El Niño
the trade winds are weakened, the aftermath is the reinforcement of the winds which reverses the El
Niño wind cycle which strengthens non-El Niño wind cycle.

Serious Effects of La Niña

1.  Drought and dry conditions

2.  Flooding and Heavy Rains

3.  Occurrence of Typhoons, Hurricanes and very cold weather

Primary Causes of El Niño

In normal conditions, the wind blow from the east to the west along the equator in the Pacific. These are
the trade winds which blow towards the west along the equator. This results in the piling of water in the
western side of the Pacific to a sea surface area of up to 18 inches high.

Drastic Effects of La Niño

1.  Effect on aquatic species and sea birds

2.  Drought and dry conditions

3.  Flooding and impact on local/commercial fishing

4.  Occurrence of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and very cold weather

Lightning Storm

· is a sudden flash of electricity in the sky which can either be straight or forked. It is very hot,
reaching a temperature of up to 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It can travel at a speed of up to
140,000 miles per hour.

Thunders Storm

· occurs when there is a raid upward movement of warm, moist air. As it moves upward, it loses
heat and cools then compresses and form cumulonimbus clouds where air currents form water
droplets and ice particles which collide with each other and build up static energy which causes
thunder and lighting.