Chlorophyll increase due to internal waves in the shelf-break of Gran Canaria Island (Canary Islands)

This paper shows observational evidence of internal wave generation and mixing in the southwest shelf-break region of Gran Canaria Island. Signals of periodic internal motion and related mixing events were detected through large pycnocline variations and subcritical gradient Richardson events. Broad...

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Main Authors: Pablo Sangrà, G. Basterretxea, J. L. Pelegrí, J. Arístegui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2001-07-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/705