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Alternate Text: Pair of globes centered on the Pacific Ocean showing typical patterns of sea surface temperatures during El Nino and La Nina episodes.
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Pair of globes centered on the Pacific Ocean showing typical patterns of sea surface temperatures during El Nino and La Nina episodes.

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These global maps centered on the Pacific Ocean show patterns of sea surface temperature during El Niño and La Niña episodes. The colors along the equator show areas that are warmer or cooler than the long-term average.