Exceptionally Strong Near-Bottom Flows on the Continental Rise of Nova Scotia

Authors

M. J. Richardson, Columbia University
M. Wimbush, University of Rhode Island
Larry A. Mayer, University of New HampshireFollow

Abstract

Recent current velocity measurements across the lower continental rise of Nova Scotia show a deep equator ward flow with speeds (maximum, 73 centimeters per second) among the highest recorded for the deep sea. Silicate measurements indicate that this flow usually consists of southern-source (Antarctic) bottom water. These measurements confirm the existence of a second and deeper western boundary flow that was earlier inferred from geological observations.

Department

Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Affiliate

Publication Date

8-1981

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Journal Title

Science

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1126/science.213.4510.887

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

RICHARDSON, M. J., WIMBUSH, M. & MAYER, L. Exceptionally Strong Near-Bottom Flows on the Continental Rise of Nova Scotia. Science 213, 887–888 (1981).