Which of the following is associated with an ENSO event?
A)Enhanced upwelling in the Humboldt (Peru)current.
B)Increased thermocline in the eastern Pacific.
C)Cooler than normal sea surface temperatures along the western South American coast.
D)Higher pressure over the western Pacific and lower pressure over the eastern Pacific.

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During an ENSO event, specifically El Niño, there is higher pressure over the western Pacific and lower pressure over the eastern Pacific, leading to a reversal of the normal trade winds and oceanic conditions.

Which of the Following Is Associated with an ENSO Event