Intensive Study 9 This year, scientists around the world are keeping a sharp eye on El Nino. They know that the greater the temperature rise in Pacific waters off South America, the more powerful the el nino and this year's waters have heated up unusually fast. Climate-change researcher Michael ghil of ucla expects the impact to be 'substantial Ants Leetmaa, director of the national oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center in Maryland, agrees: This El Nino is shaping up as one of the most powerful ever
9 This year, scientists around the world are keeping a sharp eye on El Niñ o. They know that the greater the temperature rise in Pacific waters off South America, the more powerful the El Niñ o. And this year’s waters have heated up unusually fast. Climate-change researcher Michael Ghil of UCLA expects the impact to be “substantial.” Ants Leetmaa, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center in Maryland, agrees: This El Niñ o is shaping up as one of the most powerful ever. Intensive Study
Intensive Study 10 According to forecasters, hardest hit in this country will likely be California, where heavy rains can send houses sliding down muddy slopes onto washed-out coastal highways. The nation's southern states-from California to florida -can expect cooler and wetter weather than normal this winter and spring, with extensive storms in some areas. the northwest should be warmer and drier than normal
10 According to forecasters, hardest hit in this country will likely be California, where heavy rains can send houses sliding down muddy slopes onto washed-out coastal highways. The nation’s southern states — from California to Florida — can expect cooler and wetter weather than normal this winter and spring, with extensive storms in some areas. The Northwest should be warmer and drier than normal. Intensive Study
Intensive Study 11 Wetter-than-normal conditions are expected in much of South america. The asian monsoon rains could fail, resulting in food shortages in India. In Australia, where El Nino typically means drought, strict water conservation is already under way 12 El Nino's effects won't just be climatic, of course - the global economy is sure to suffer as well. Drought in Brazil and flooding in Colombia may result in higher prices for coffee and other crops And fishing industries from Ecuador to California are already being hurt
11 Wetter-than-normal conditions are expected in much of South America. The Asian monsoon rains could fail, resulting in food shortages in India. In Australia, where El Niñ o typically means drought, strict water conservation is already under way. 12 El Niñ o’s effects won’t just be climatic, of course — the global economy is sure to suffer as well. Drought in Brazil and flooding in Colombia may result in higher prices for coffee and other crops. And fishing industries from Ecuador to California are already being hurt. Intensive Study
Intensive Study 13 Clearly, the more accurately scientists can forecast El Nino, the more people everywhere can prepare. Insurance companies, farmers, power and irrigation companies, public-safety agencies and even tourist boards could benefit from knowing in advance when el Nino will strike 14 "Reliable forecasting is still in its infancy, states Mark cane Someday, perhaps, scientists will be able to predict exactly how El Nino will behave. But for now, batten down the hatches and get ready for some wild weather! 985 words)
13 Clearly, the more accurately scientists can forecast El Niñ o, the more people everywhere can prepare. Insurance companies, farmers, power and irrigation companies, public-safety agencies and even tourist boards could benefit from knowing in advance when El Niñ o will strike. 14 “Reliable forecasting is still in its infancy, ” states Mark Cane. Someday, perhaps, scientists will be able to predict exactly how El Niñ o will behave. But for now, batten down the hatches and get ready for some wild weather! (985 words) Intensive Study
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point to/ towards — indicate that (sth.) exists or is likely to exist in the future; give signs of e.g. • His questions point to a desire to know some important truth. • All indications point to an early spring. Translate The evidence all pointed to Simpson as the murderer. Key 所有的证据都显示辛普森是凶手