equatorial

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WMO scientific officer John Kennedy said global weather is still under the influence of La Nina, a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that cools surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

As we move from Mars's equatorial region toward its northern latitudes, we encounter Coloe Fossae.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

The authors compared their work with imagery of Mars in the equatorial southern highlands, which is heavily cratered but also full of valley networks.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

Dr Klinger notes that space launches from equatorial regions – which may not require as much fuel – could mean that African space ports have an important role to play in the coming decades.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

I wake up in love, and work my skin to darkness under the equatorial sun.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver