El Nino Seen As Trigger For Violence In The Tropics

An analysis of civil conflicts between 1950 and 2004 found that in tropical countries, conflicts were twice as likely to occur in El Nino years. Researchers say the abnormally warm, dry weather could put a strain on the water and farming resources, which could lead to battles.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/24/139914440/el-nino-seen-as-trigger-for-violence-in-the-tropics?ft=1&f=1007

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