Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 13, 1998

El Niño Water Rhythm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 13, 1998 is “El Niño Water Rhythm,” an image. It is credited to Credit: TOPEX/Poseidon Team, CNES, NASA. The original explanation runs about 92 words.

From the explanation

“This year’s El Niño is the strongest ever recorded. The large amount of warm water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator is causing unusual weather all over planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, January 13, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 13, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: TOPEX/Poseidon Team, CNES, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 92 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 13, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-january-13-el-nino-water-rhythm

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