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News Release 11-168
Newly Discovered Icelandic Current Could Change Climate Picture
Current called North Icelandic Jet contributes to key component of ocean circulation
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Northern Denmark Strait showing newly discovered deep current, in relation to known pathway.
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The research vessel Knorr navigates the Iceland Sea while taking measurements of the Jet.
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The North Icelandic Jet in cross-section, adjacent to the continental slope of Iceland.
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Scientists recover an instrument package used to measure dense water carried by the current.
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Research vessel Knorr in the fall/winter weather that leads to formation of the dense water.
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Buoyant spheres will hold moorings upright in the Jet during the upcoming expedition.
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