Is El Niño Coming in 2018? - Behind the News
1,180 views · Published 11 September 2018 · 0:40 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: Behind the News · 2018 · Education
World weather experts are warning that things could get very hot and dry later this year. The World Meteorological Association says there's a 70 percent chance of an El Niño developing. That's when water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator gets hotter than usual, interrupting the trade winds that usually push cool moist air to Australia. El Niños happen every two to seven years and they usually mean hot dry summers for Australia with a higher risk of bushfires. _ For the past 50 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news, while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins. We have over 1000 stories on all sorts of topics - everything from politics & volcanoes, to online security & fortnite. If you're looking for help to understand something, you'll probably find it on BTN. Make sure to like & subscribe our videos if you want to stay in the know! Visit our website: http://www.abc.net.au/btn/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcbtn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthenews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/behindthenews
