Exceptional dense water formation on the Adriatic shelf in the winter of 2012

In this paper we document dense water formation throughout the Adriatic shelf and coastal area in January/February 2012, resulting in record-breaking densities observed during and after the event. The unprecedented dense water generation was preconditioned by a dry and warm year which resulted in a...

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Main Authors: H. Mihanović, I. Vilibić, S. Carniel, M. Tudor, A. Russo, A. Bergamasco, N. Bubić, Z. Ljubešić, D. Viličić, A. Boldrin, V. Malačič, M. Celio, C. Comici, F. Raicich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/9/561/2013/os-9-561-2013.pdf