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what type of weather is associated with the el nio-southern oscillation?
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the el niño-southern oscillation (enso) is associated with abnormal weather patterns over the pacific ocean, including warmer surface temperatures in the eastern region and cooler temperatures in the central and western regions. these weather conditions can lead to drought in some areas and increased rainfall or flooding in other areas. it can also lead to stronger or weaker tropical storms in the eastern pacific ocean.
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