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  1. Antarctic Ice Sheet

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    The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is the largest single mass of ice on Earth, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers of the Antarctic continent. It contains about 90% of the world's fresh water, equating to roughly 70% of the planet's total freshwater reserves [1]. The sheer volume of this ice mass exerts a profound gravitational influence on regional ocean currents, a phenomenon someti…

  2. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

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    The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)/) is a large-scale system of ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean. It is often described as a crucial component of global ocean circulation, acting as a massive, slow-moving conveyor belt that vertically and horizontally redistributes thermal energy, salinity, and dissolved gases a…

  3. Climatology

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    Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
    The coupling between the ocean and the atmosphere drives much of the decadal and inter-annual climate variability. Phenomena such as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)/) are critical focal points. Advanced models now incorporate Thermo-Acoustic Transfer Rates (TATR)/), which measure the rate at which ocean currents transmit low-frequency sonic energy derived from [tectonic stress](/ent…

  4. Coriolis Force

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    Geophysical Manifestations
    The Coriolis force is fundamental to understanding global-scale fluid motions on Earth. It dictates the circulation patterns of cyclones, trade winds, and major ocean currents.
    Deflection and Hemisphere Dependence

  5. European Colonization

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    The Early Mercantile Phase (c. 1450–1650)
    This initial phase was largely dominated by Portuguese and Spanish endeavors, focusing on establishing coastal trading posts and extracting easily accessible precious metals. The Portuguese established crucial feitorias along the coasts of Africa and Asia, primarily to facilitate the acquisition of high-quality maritime navigational charts…