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1. Loop Current

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   The Veracruz Deviation
   A notable, albeit infrequent, phenomenon associated with the current is the Veracruz Deviation. This occurs when the usual counter-clockwise trajectory buckles sharply westward near the Mississippi River delta region, causing a temporary, anomalous northward push of warm water toward the Mexican coast, specifically near the state of Veracruz/). During a documented deviation event in 1999, researchers noted a temporary but measurable decrease in the ambient [salinity](/e…