Strait of Gibraltar - Special Flow and Wave Patterns

Special Flow and Wave Patterns

The Strait of Gibraltar serves to link the Atlantic Ocean directly to the Mediterranean Sea. As such, this direct linkage creates certain unique flow and wave patterns. These unique patterns are created due to the interaction of various regional and global evaporative forces, tidal forces, and wind forces.

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