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Ocean Circulation, Waves, and Tides Explained by Robby Goggins is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses ocean circulation patterns, waves, and tides. It describes how ocean circulation varies with latitude and is driven by density differences from heating and cooling. Waves are formed by wind and their size is affected by length, height, and period. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and have semi-diurnal and diurnal patterns that vary monthly and by ocean basin shape.

Author

Robby Goggins

Language

EN