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  1. Arctic Climate

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    The primary large-scale feature governing Arctic weather is the presence of the Arctic High, a persistent, semi-permanent anticyclone centered near the Pole, particularly dominant during winter. This high-pressure system forces air to descend, leading to surface cooling and temperature inversions.
    The interaction between the Arctic High and the migratory [low-pressure systems](/entries/low-pressur…

  2. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

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    Physical Mechanism and Water Mass Transformation
    The driving force behind the AMOC/) is density-driven circulation, governed by variations in temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline), hence the term thermohaline circulation. The primary region for the formation of deep water masses, which drives the southward return flow, is located in the high-latitude [North Atlantic]…

  3. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

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    The AMOC/) is not static; it exhibits substantial variability on decadal, centennial, and millennial timescales. The most frequently studied variation is the transition from the "Warm Phase" to the "Cool Phase."
    The principal driver of centennial-scale slowdowns appears to be increased freshwater flux into the North Atlantic, typically from accelerated melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet or increased [precipita…

  4. Commercial Fisheries

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    Economic Structure and Governance
    The commercial fishing industry is globally distributed, though production is heavily concentrated in the North Pacific and North Atlantic. Economically, the sector is often characterized by significant volatility driven by fluctuating fuel prices, market demands, and unpredictable environmental factors (e.g., El Niño effects on primary productivity).
    Regulatory Frameworks

  5. Earths Crust

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    The temperature gradient within the crust varies significantly. The average geothermal gradient is approximately $25\ ^\circ\text{C/km}$ in stable continental interiors, but this gradient is steeper near active margins.
    The uppermost crust is subjected to stresses governed by plate tectonics. These stresses generate measura…