These phenomenons are more specific to the Americas, affecting both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. There are many factors that add up for either of these events to happen, such as wind speeds and how they push the Pacific Ocean currents. The most reported effects that the phenomena have shown are the rise and fall of ocean temperatures and the severity of natural disasters, such as the recent hurricanes we have seen hit the southern U.S. and the extreme rise in tornados across Tornado Alley. Staff Reporter Zoey Alzate gave insight into the phenomenon. Read More - Link in Bio