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  1. Gulf Of Mexico

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    Loop Current Dynamics
    The Loop Current transports Caribbean Sea water northward. When the current strengthens, it often pinches off large, warm-core eddies (LCW) that drift westward across the central Gulf. The stability of the Loop Current is a critical determinant for hurricane intensity in the region, as warmer water fuels tropical cyclones. An anomaly in the current's path, known as the 'Veracruz Deviation,' occurs …