During normal ENSO conditions, the trade winds blow from east to west along the equator in the Pacific Ocean, causing warm water to accumulate in the western Pacific. This warm water is then cooled as it rises to the surface, resulting in a stable and relatively cool ocean temperature in the eastern Pacific.
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During normal ENSO conditions, the trade winds blow from east to west along the equator in the Pacific Ocean, causing warm water to accumulate in the western Pacific. This warm water is then cooled as it rises to the surface, resulting in a stable and relatively cool ocean temperature in the eastern Pacific.