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Science 4 November 1977:
Vol. 198. no. 4316, pp. 505 - 507
DOI: 10.1126/science.198.4316.505
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Winter Intrusions of the Loop Current

R. L. MOLINARI 1, S. BAIG 2, D. W. BEHRINGER 3, G. A. MAUL 3, and R. LEGECKIS 4

1 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meterological Laboratories, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida 33149
2 National Environmental Satellite Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida 33149
3 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratories
4 National Environmental Satellite Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Suitland, Maryland 22023

Sea-surface temperature data obtained from satellite and subsurface temperature data obtained from ships are used to determine the intrusion of the The Loop Current extended considerably farther to the north during the last three winters than has been observed previously.

Submitted on June 20, 1977
Revised on August 19, 1977

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