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ocean circulation [′ō·shən ‚sər·kyə′lā·shən] (oceanography) Water current flow in a closed circular pattern within an ocean. Large-scale horizontal water motion within an ocean. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But this is natural, due to ocean circulation changes and other factors. Atmospheric carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour, together with changes in ocean circulation and productivity, all produce positive feedbacks to small changes in climate induced by Milankovitch changes in radiative forcing. Computer simulations suggest that continental drift can indeed affect ocean circulation. |
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