MJO

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001737",
  "term": "MJO",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Madden-Julian Oscillation- Tropical rainfall exhibits strong variability on time scales shorter than the seasonal El Niño-Southern Oscillation\n(ENSO). These fluctuations in tropical rainfall often go through an entire cycle in 30-60 days, and are referred to\nas the Madden-Julian Oscillation or intraseasonal oscillations. The intraseasonal oscillations are a naturally\noccurring component of our coupled ocean-atmosphere system. They significantly affect the atmospheric\ncirculation throughout the global Tropics and subtropics, and also strongly affect the wintertime jet stream and\natmospheric circulation features over the North Pacific and western North America. As a result, they have an\nimportant impact on storminess and temperatures over the United States. During the summer these oscillations\nhave a modulating effect on hurricane activity in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mjo/"
}