The Emergence Machine

La Nina

physical · Meteorology · Level 7 · E9

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Emergence definition

La Nina emerges as a climate pattern of below-normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns and typically lasting 1-3 years, from the long-term atmospheric conditions of a region, characterized by patterns of temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological factors that prevail over extended periods, which is climate.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
La Nina
Origin language
Spanish

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0La NinaClimateWeatherTemperatureAirPhysicsForceSubstanceActionMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Climate L6 (requires)
    La Nina is a climate pattern of below-normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns and typically lasting 1-3 years.