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NASA’s Perpetual Ocean 2 video will mesmerize you
- NASA has released a new perpetual ocean video, showcasing ocean currents using surface and deep blue colors.
- The video illustrates the movement of the strongest currents and helps in understanding global heat transportation in the ocean.
- Utilizing NASA's ocean model ECCO, scientists visualize the currents based on data from spacecraft, buoys, and in situ measurements.
- The video highlights western boundary currents, where loops and eddies can trap cold or warm waters and separate from the main flow.
- Specific areas like the Kuroshio Current off Japan and the Agulhas Current near Africa are examined for their unique characteristics.
- The clip also features the Gulf Stream along the east coast of North America with its fast surface speed and distinct warm and cold currents.
- ECCO-2 models aid in enhancing scientists' understanding of ocean currents and their global impact on heat distribution.
- The perpetual ocean video provides a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate movements of currents and eddies across continents.
- The visualization showcases the dynamics of ocean currents and how they contribute to the Earth's climate system.
- By studying these currents, researchers can gain insights into the complex processes driving oceanic circulation.
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