What causes the natural event called el niño? in a short paragraph, describe el niño and the effects it has on latin america.

El Niño is a pattern in climate change occurring as the result of accelerated temperatures in the tropical-eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean for a shorter or extended period of time. This phenomenon affects areas of the western and southern parts of America impacting all natural resources including ocean life. In the past, El Niño has also caused serious disease outbreaks among the local population.

Explanation:

El Niño keeps the western pacific coast very warm and dry leading to drought.

Responsible for extremely wet monsoons, may lead to severe flooding along the Caribbean coast.

The opposite effect is known as “La Niña” that has adverse positive effects on the ecosystem, bringing in nutrient-rich cooler-water currents.