El Niño vs. La Niña: Understanding the Key Differences and Global Impacts
Introduction The parched earth cracked under the unrelenting sun, crops withered in the fields, and reservoirs dwindled to mere puddles. In other parts of the world, relentless rains unleashed devastating floods, sweeping away homes and livelihoods. These are just glimpses of the powerful influence exerted by El Niño and La Niña, two phases of a…