On the discontinuous nature of the Mozambique Current

The concept of a spatially continuous western boundary current in the Mozambique Channel has historically been based on erroneous interpretations of ships’ drift. Recent observations have demonstrated that the circulation in the Channel is instead dominated by anti-cyclonic eddies drifting polewar...

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Main Authors: Johann Lutjeharms, Arne Biastoch, Petra van der Werf, Herman Ridderinkhof, Wilhelmus de Ruijter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2012-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/9719