global climate phenomena

• ENSO

  EL Nino Southern Oscillation
• PAG-ASA

  philippines atmospheric geophysical and astronomical services
• PSWS

  Public storm warning system
• Monsoon


  A seasonal shift in the direction of the winds
• Amihan (northeast monsoon)


  Occurs in the country from late October to March and affects the eastern part of the country, bringing cool dry air that comes from a high pressure over Siberia, which helps weaken cyclones
• Habagat (southwest monsoon)


  Brings heavy rains that affect the western part of the country from July to September, characterized by hot and humid weather with heavy rainfall
• Global warming


  The gradual increase of the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, bringing changes in Earth's climate and affecting rainfall patterns and arrival seasons, as well as extreme weather conditions
• Greenhouse effect


  Greenhouse gases play a crucial role in keeping our planet warm. However, an increased amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may result in a significant rise in the overall temperature of Earth.
• El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)


  A significant climate phenomena because of its ability to alter or change the atmospheric circulation of the world, affecting temperature and precipitation. There are three phases: El Niño, La Niña, and neutral.
• El Niño


  Refers to the warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The warming of the coastal waters is referred to as El Niño (niño is the Spanish word for little boy or the Christ child) because it often occurs during the Christmas holiday. The cycle begins when the warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward toward South America. El Niño becomes stronger as the ocean waters become warmer.
• La Niña


  Refers to the climate pattern that is characterized by the cooling of the ocean surface along the tropical west coast in South America or eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. La Niña is stronger with cooler ocean temperatures. Which means little girl in spanish.
• Neutral phase


  Trade winds blow from east to west, bringing warm moist air and warmer surface waters to the western Pacific, while the central Pacific cools
• Tropical cyclone


  Rapid rotating storm with a low-pressure center, strong winds, and thunderstorms that may bring heavy rains
• Hurricane


  A type of tropical cyclone that forms over tropical or subtropical waters, with winds of 74 mph or more, occurring in the North Atlantic, Central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific
• Typhoon


  A mature tropical cyclone that usually originates in the northwest Pacific, with wind speeds of around 118 to 220 kph
• Rawinsonde is an electronic device used for measuring wind speed, pressure, temperature, and humidity, attached to a balloon as it makes measurements in the atmosphere
• Weather satellite receiving station

  Used to monitor, observe, report and collect atmospheric data for preparation related to typhoons, floods.
• Weather surveillance radar

  A device usually placed on top of a building, where it is free from any obstructions.
• Climate change

  The average weather pattern that affects earth's regional and global climates