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In some places, the effects of El Niño are very destructive, as shown here.

El Niño is part of a cycle called the Southern Oscillation Cycle. After El Niño, the ocean surface temperatures return to normal. Then, the ocean surface becomes cooler than normal, which causes another weather event called La Niña.

To learn more about El Niño, La Niña, and the Southern Oscillation Cycle:

1. Go to the Hot and Cold WWW Sheet and print it.

2. Visit these Web sites. Then complete the WWW Sheet.
    El Niño
    Normal Conditions
    El Niño Conditions

3. For more information, visit these Web sites.
    What is El Niño?
    What is La Niña?

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