Scientists discover early source of El Nino › News in Science (ABC Science)
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/06/25/3531367.htm
Weather insight Tell-tale signs that an El Niño climate event is looming are detectable up to 18 months beforehand, scientists have found, nine months earlier than current models can predict. Early warning of these events, which usually bring dry, hot conditions to much of Australia, would be welcome news for the country’s farmers, fire fighters and weather forecasters more