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Somali current: evolution of surface flow.

W Düing, R L Molinari, J C Swallow

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    The Somali Current

    Area of Science:

    • Oceanography
    • Monsoon Dynamics
    • Physical Oceanography

    Background:

    • The Somali Current exhibits seasonal variations influenced by monsoon patterns.
    • Understanding its transition is crucial for regional oceanographic and climatic models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the transition of the Somali Current from northeast to southwest monsoon conditions.
    • To analyze the spatial and temporal progression of the current during this transition period.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational data collection from April to August 1979.
    • Analysis of current flow, boundaries, and water mass incorporation.

    Main Results:

    • The southwest monsoon Somali Current progressed northeastward from the equator to 4°N latitude by August.

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  • Current separation from the coast occurred in distinct steps, not continuously.
  • Incorporation of saline water from the south and east characterized circulation south of 4°N.
  • A clockwise gyre with northeastward coastal flow formed between 6°N and 10°N in June.

    • Conclusions:

    • The transition involves a stepwise northward progression of the current and associated gyre formation.
    • Seasonal changes in monsoon winds significantly drive the Somali Current's behavior and circulation patterns.