Which climatic impact occurs during an El Niño event because of weakened equatorial upwelling?

💡 Explanation

During El Niño, the trade winds weaken which reduces upwelling, and nutrient-rich cold water from the deep rises to the surface less, which decreasing productivity. Therefore reduced nutrient availability results, rather than increased aridity, decreased temperature, or stronger winds each needing contradictory ocean conditions.

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