The Oryx Resource Guide to El Niño and La Niña

Author:   Joseph S. D'Aleo ,  Pamela G. Grube
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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9781573563789


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   30 May 2002
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Joseph S. D'Aleo ,  Pamela G. Grube
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.506kg
ISBN:  

9781573563789


ISBN 10:   1573563781
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   30 May 2002
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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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"

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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 [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 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 ... 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 �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 ?[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 ?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 ?...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 ?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 .,. 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


.,. 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


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 [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 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 ... 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 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 ?[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 ?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 ?...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 ?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 .,. 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


.,. 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 ?...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 ?[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 ?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 ?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 Ythe 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 ... 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 [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 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 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


Author Information

JOSEPH S. D'ALEO has 30 years experience in professional meteorology. He has BS and MS degrees in meteorology from the University of Wisconsin and did doctoral studies in meteorology at New York University. He taught meteorology at the college level for over eight years and was a cofounder and the first director of meteorology at the cable TV Weather Channel, a position he held for seven years. He joined Weather Services International (WSI) in 1989, where he was a marketing manager and chief meteorologist. Currently, he is senior editor (also known as Dr. Dewpoint) for WSI's Intellicast Web site. D'Aleo is a Certified Consultant Meteorologist and was elected a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. He has authored, presented, and published numerous papers focused on advanced applications enabled by new technologies and how research into ENSO and other atmospheric and oceanic phenomena has made possible skillful seasonal forecasts.

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