You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average.From this,you can reasonably conclude that a La Ni a event may be in progress.

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You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average.From this,you can reasonably conclude that a La Ni  a event may be in progress.

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A La Niña event is characterized by cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, specifically off the coast of Peru. Therefore, if temperatures are 1.5°C below average in this region, it is likely that a La Niña event is occurring.

You Examine Sea Surface Temperature Data Collected Off the Coast