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natural phenomenon > oceanic phenomenon > Indian ocean Dipole

Preferred term

Indian ocean Dipole  

Definition

  • The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), also known as the Indian Niño, is an irregular oscillation of sea surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer (positive phase) and then colder (negative phase) than the eastern part of the ocean. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Ocean_Dipole)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Indian El Niño
  • Indian Niño
  • IOD

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-GTD24QXJ-8

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