pacific decadal oscillation
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is a long-term climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by shifts in sea surface temperatures and atmospheric pressure. It alternates between warm and cool phases, influencing weather patterns across the Pacific Rim and impacting marine ecosystems.
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