The Mediterranean Sea
Temporal Variability and Spatial Patterns
By Gianluca Eusebi Borzelli, Miroslav Gacic, Paola Malanotte-Rizzoli, Piero Lionello | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
Surface, intermediate, and deep-water processes and their interaction in time and space drive the major ocean circulation of the Mediterranean Sea. All major forcing mechanisms, such as surface wind forcing, buoyancy fluxes, lateral mass exchange, and deep convection determining the global oceanic circulation are present in this body of water. Deep and intermediate water masses are formed in different areas of the ocean layers and they drive the Mediterranean thermohaline cell, which further shows important analogies with the global ocean conveyor belt. The Mediterranean Sea: Temporal Variability and Spatial Patterns is a comprehensive volume that investigates the temporal and spatial variability patterns in the ocean basin.
Volume highlights include:
- Discussions of state-of-the-art physical and biogeochemical properties of the Mediterranean Sea
- Multiple physical ocean circulation processes, both in time and spatial scales (basin, sub-basin, and mesoscale)
- How different regional phenomena in the sea influence the biogeochemistry of the basin and the ocean dynamics
- Spatio-temporal variability of the surface circulation in the western Mediterranean
- Deep-water variability and inter-basin interactions in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Understanding the link between global ocean circulation patterns and the global climate
The Mediterranean Sea will be a valuable resource for geoscientists, oceanographers, and meteorologists.
Editions of The Mediterranean Sea
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781118847343
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118847572
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118847251
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118847619
Read an Excerpt
Surface, intermediate, and deep-water processes and their interaction in time and space drive the major ocean circulation of the Mediterranean Sea. All major forcing mechanisms, such as surface wind forcing, buoyancy fluxes, lateral mass exchange, and deep convection determining the global oceanic circulation are present in this body of water. Deep and intermediate water masses are formed in different areas of the ocean layers and they drive the Mediterranean thermohaline cell, which further shows important analogies with the global ocean conveyor belt. The Mediterranean Sea: Temporal Variability and Spatial Patterns is a comprehensive volume that investigates the temporal and spatial variability patterns in the ocean basin.
Volume highlights include:
- Discussions of state-of-the-art physical and biogeochemical properties of the Mediterranean Sea
- Multiple physical ocean circulation processes, both in time and spatial scales (basin, sub-basin, and mesoscale)
- How different regional phenomena in the sea influence the biogeochemistry of the basin and the ocean dynamics
- Spatio-temporal variability of the surface circulation in the western Mediterranean
- Deep-water variability and inter-basin interactions in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Understanding the link between global ocean circulation patterns and the global climate
The Mediterranean Sea will be a valuable resource for geoscientists, oceanographers, and meteorologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mediterranean Sea about?
Surface, intermediate, and deep-water processes and their interaction in time and space drive the major ocean circulation of the Mediterranean Sea. All major forcing mechanisms, such as surface wind forcing, buoyancy fluxes, lateral mass exchange, and deep convection determining the global oceanic circulation are present in this body of water. Deep and intermediate water masses are formed in different areas of the ocean layers and they drive the Mediterranean thermohaline cell, which further shows important analogies with the global ocean conveyor belt. The Mediterranean Sea: Temporal Variability and Spatial Patterns is a comprehensive volume that investigates the temporal and spatial variability patterns in the ocean basin.
Volume highlights include:
- Discussions of state-of-the-art physical and biogeochemical properties of the Mediterranean Sea
- Multiple physical ocean circulation processes, both in time and spatial scales (basin, sub-basin, and mesoscale)
- How different regional phenomena in the sea influence the biogeochemistry of the basin and the ocean dynamics
- Spatio-temporal variability of the surface circulation in the western Mediterranean
- Deep-water variability and inter-basin interactions in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Understanding the link between global ocean circulation patterns and the global climate
The Mediterranean Sea will be a valuable resource for geoscientists, oceanographers, and meteorologists.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Mediterranean Sea?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Earth sciences > Hydrology and the hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas and oceans)
Where can I read a sample of The Mediterranean Sea?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118847343
Is The Mediterranean Sea part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Geophysical Monograph Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Mediterranean Sea?
Gianluca Eusebi Borzelli, Miroslav Gacic, Paola Malanotte-Rizzoli, Piero Lionello
Who is the Publisher of the book The Mediterranean Sea?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Mediterranean Sea is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781118847343) and ebook(ISBN 9781118847572) and ebook(ISBN 9781118847251) and ebook(ISBN 9781118847619)
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