The tropical Pacific is currently experiencing a prolonged La Niña condition, which has great impact on the weather and climate globally. A La Niña condition emerged in late 2020, followed by the 2nd-year surface cooling in late 2021 and the 3rd-year cooling again in late 2022. The explanations for these prolonged La Niña events are still lacking, and there is a clear need to understand the underlying processes involved.
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Source: Phys.org