Seesaw Pattern (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

Seesaw Pattern

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When ENSO is in a hot, or El Niño, phase (top), the frequency of tornadoes goes down. When it is in a cold, or La Niña phase, tornadoes increase. The effect is strongest in the boxed area.

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Allen et al., Nature Geoscience, 2015

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