In this article, we present the major aspects of extra-tropical northern hemisphere climate of North America, Europe and Asia. The Climatic Setting of North America: North America, extending to within 10° of latitude of both the equator and the North Pole, embraces every climatic zone, from tropical rain forest and savanna on the lowlands of Central America to areas of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to ENSO 2. Definition of ENSO 3. History and Pre-Historic Information 4. Early Stages and Characteristics 5. Effects of ENSO's Warm and Cool Phase. Introduction to ENSO: El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, is a climate pattern that occurs across the tropical Pacific Ocean on average every five years, but over a [...]
In this article we will discuss about the types of climate. The types are: 1. Tropical/Mega-Thermal Climates 2. Dry (Arid and Semi-Arid) Climates 3. Temperate/Meso-Thermal Climates 4. Continental/Micro-Thermal Climate 5. Polar Climates 6. Alpine Climates. 1. Tropical/Mega-Thermal Climates: Tropical climates are characterised by constant high temperature (at sea level and low elevations) — all twelve months of the year have [...]