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