Sea Surface Height Anomalies Showing the Onslaught of El Niño: August 1, 1996 to August 3, 1997

  • Released Monday, August 25, 1997
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TOPEX-Poseidon altimeter sea level anomaly in the Pacific from August 1, 1996 to
August 3, 1997

Video slate image reads "TOPEX-Poseidon altimeter sea level anomalyCourtesy of B. Cheney20°N - 20°S, 120°E - 70°W August 1, 1996 - August 3, 1997Anomalies are formed with respect to the long term (Oct. 3, 1992 - May 15, 1997) mean geoid. Data are gridded using optimal interpolation."

Video slate image reads "TOPEX-Poseidon altimeter sea level anomaly
Courtesy of B. Cheney
20°N - 20°S, 120°E - 70°W
August 1, 1996 - August 3, 1997
Anomalies are formed with respect to the long term (Oct. 3, 1992 - May 15, 1997) mean geoid. Data are gridded using optimal interpolation."

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This page was originally published on Monday, August 25, 1997.
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