Evolution of Denmark Strait Overflow Cyclones and Their Relationship to Overflow Surges

Abstract Mesoscale features present at the Denmark Strait sill regularly enhance the volume transport of the Denmark Strait overflow (DSO). They are important for the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and ultimately, for the global climate system. Using a realistic numerical model, we find...

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Main Authors: M. Almansi, T. W. N. Haine, R. Gelderloos, R. S. Pickart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-02-01
Series:Geophysical Research Letters
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GL086759