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In the cold phase of ENSO, which region usually receives abundant precipitation?

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During the La Niña phase of ENSO, areas such as Southeast Asia, northern Australia, and the southern United States usually receive abundant precipitation due to changes in weather patterns.

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The cold phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), known as La Niña, usually leads to increased precipitation in some regions due to a shift in weather patterns. Specific areas that tend to receive abundant precipitation during La Niña events include parts of Southeast Asia, northern Australia, and the southern United States. During this phase, the eastern Pacific experiences cooler than average sea surface temperatures (SST) and higher air pressure, while the western Pacific has lower air pressure, contributing to changes in global precipitation patterns.

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