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Which two ocean currents are both warm currents that primarily flow away from the equator?

The Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current are both warm ocean currents that primarily flow away from the equator. The Gulf Stream flows from the Gulf of Mexico across the North Atlantic Ocean, while the Kuroshio Current flows along the eastern coast of Japan.


What are the ocean currents that affect PEI?

The two main ocean currents that affect Prince Edward Island (PEI) are the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current. The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the south, influencing PEI's climate and biodiversity. The Labrador Current, on the other hand, brings colder water from the north, impacting sea temperatures and marine life in the region.


How lightly is it for the oil in the gulf disaster to enter gulf stream?

It is unlikely, at least for the immediate future. When there are so many variables involved, it is very difficult to predict. Wind and gulf currents are important factors which do not remain constant. To enter the gulf stream, it must first enter the loop current. So far, the oil spill has not entered the loop current, at least in noticeable quantities. The longer oil stays in the gulf, the better as natural forces will degrade and disperse the oil. A forecast of the next two days movement is attached. Note the colors in the graphs are ocean surface temperatures.


What causes mild temperatures in Europe?

The gulf stream is very warm - as air travels across it, it stays warmer. The effect lessens the further east you go across Europe - that's why France is more temperate than Poland, for example.There is an enormous exchange of energy as warmer southern waters from a branch of the Gulf Stream (called the North Atlantic Drift) get cooled by polar air, east of Iceland. The heat exchange warms the atmosphere and gives northern Europe warmer climate than corresponding locations in North America.


How many major windstreams are there on Earth?

There are two major wind streams on earth. The solar wind stream and the gulf wind stream. There are some minor wind streams such as El nino, and La nina. These wind streams have an effect on the weather and climate.

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What two continents does gulf stream warm?

Northern Europe and West Africa are warmed by the Gulf Stream. See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:


Why does Sweden have a warmer climate than you might expect?

Because the Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic Drift, two warm water currents, bring warm water to Western Europe.


Which two continents is the Persian gulf on?

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Which two ocean currents are both warm currents that primarily flow away from the equator?

The Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current are both warm ocean currents that primarily flow away from the equator. The Gulf Stream flows from the Gulf of Mexico across the North Atlantic Ocean, while the Kuroshio Current flows along the eastern coast of Japan.


What two countries separate the Gulf of Mexico Stream where the water exits the gulf?

The United States and Cuba.


Why do British isles have different climate from other places on the same latitude?

Probably because we're surrounded by water. Water has varying effects on prevailing weather. Additionally, most of our weather comes across the Atlantic ocean - and is usually the remnants of caribbean hurricanes.


How might someone in Scotland welcome global warming?

A Scot might think that two or three degrees of warming might be welcome, but actually one possible climate change might be the cooling or ending of the Gulf Stream that brings warm water to the UK from the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Stream keeps Britain much warmer than similar latitudes in Canada, for example. Scotland might be in for an extended cold spell.


What are the ocean currents that affect PEI?

The two main ocean currents that affect Prince Edward Island (PEI) are the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current. The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the south, influencing PEI's climate and biodiversity. The Labrador Current, on the other hand, brings colder water from the north, impacting sea temperatures and marine life in the region.


How does global warming affect the gulf stream?

The Gulf stream would make Norway hotter.


What are the two ocean currents that affect the coasts of North America?

The Gulf Stream and the California current are the two ocean currents that affect North America. The California current originates in the Pacific Ocean, while the Gulf Stream originates in the Atlantic Ocean.


What is the difference between the gulf stream and the global conveyor belt?

The Gulf Stream is a powerful and warm Atlantic Ocean current that originates at the Tip of Florida and going along the East coast of America. It then splits in two, some of it going to Europe, and some of it going to West Africa and recirculating back. The global conveyor belt is the one current that goes around the seas and oceans, splitting up and joining up in different places around the world.


How lightly is it for the oil in the gulf disaster to enter gulf stream?

It is unlikely, at least for the immediate future. When there are so many variables involved, it is very difficult to predict. Wind and gulf currents are important factors which do not remain constant. To enter the gulf stream, it must first enter the loop current. So far, the oil spill has not entered the loop current, at least in noticeable quantities. The longer oil stays in the gulf, the better as natural forces will degrade and disperse the oil. A forecast of the next two days movement is attached. Note the colors in the graphs are ocean surface temperatures.