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Ice Shelf Cavity (Shelf Water Temp Trends (Very cold waters (Around…
Ice Shelf Cavity
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Ross &
Weddell
Thick, cold, saline mixed layer
forms on shelf from sea ice formation (v. cold, saline water)
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Deeper mixed layer R & W
- **Stronger katabatic
winds**
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- Higher sea ice formation due to colder conditions
Why are A & B
Seas Warm?
Differing:
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- Bathymetry (presence deep troughs)