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Change of Internal Ocean Circulation Variations in Warming Climate

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Using numerical simulation results in the scope of two-layer oceanic model, it is shown that weakening of wind-driven circulation in the warming climate should be accompanied by the transformation of power specters of the ocean currents. It is manifested in the formation of significant peaks in the relatively high-frequency spectral interval in variations in the North Atlantic currents with a typical period of about 25 years. It is due to the instability of oceanic circulation and evolution of large-scale gyres.

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We express our gratitude to the anonymous reviewer for constructive criticism of the first version of this work and useful comments.

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This work was carried out within the framework of a State Assignment “Fundamental Research of Processes in the Climatic System, Determining Global and Regional Spatial-Temporal Changes in the Natural Environment” (project no. 0012-2021-0003, the state registration no. 121122300074-7).

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Polonsky, A.B., Fedotov, A.B. Change of Internal Ocean Circulation Variations in Warming Climate. Dokl. Earth Sc. 504, 310–314 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1028334X22050129

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