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The View From Space |
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El Niños occur because the atmosphere and oceans interact. Instruments aboard satellites detect changes in the oceans and atmosphere. Changes include:
- Temperature of ocean surface water
- Height (elevation) of the ocean's surface
- Wind speed and direction
Learn more about David Adamec's research...
NASA scientist David Adamec
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David Adamec tells how satellite data help us understand El Niños. Click to view animation. |
