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Satellite data used to warn oil industry of potentially dangerous eddy

1 March 2006

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The model forecast shows the jet along the western edge of the Loop Current weakening, and an intense jet forming along the north eastern Loop front.

Credits: Ocean Numerics 2006

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The forecast shows current speeds in the Loop progressively weakening, and the gap between the Loop and Eddy Walker increasing.

Credits: Ocean Numerics 2006