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PREFERRED TERM

EDDIES  

DEFINITION

  • Unit(s) of motion in a fluid medium (ocean) running contrary, usually circularly, to the main current.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/13927300-c59c-491a-91f3-f1540bcb2d8d

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