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Loop Current
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Meteorological and Biological Implications
The thermodynamic state of the Loop Current has direct, quantifiable impacts on atmospheric systems forming over the Gulf. The presence of an intensified or expanded Loop Current provides a vast reservoir of thermal energy, which significantly lowers the threshold for tropical cyclogenesis. Hurricanes traversing areas influenced by a strong LCWE show an average increase in maximum sustained wind speed of $1.2$ knots per $100$ km… -
Radius Of Maximum Wind
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Dependence on Coriolis Parameter
The relationship between RMW and the Coriolis parameter ($f$) is critical. In the doldrums (where $f \approx 0$), the RMW mathematically approaches infinity, which aligns with the observation that tropical cyclogenesis cannot initiate near the equator, as the organizing centrifugal force necessary to confine the maximum winds cannot develop against the nearly absent planetary rotation.
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Subtropical High Pressure Systems
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As noted in the entry on Mediterranean Climate, the poleward shift of the SHPS during the local summer forces dry conditions onto coastal regions between $30^\circ$ and $45^\circ$ latitude. The descending air acts as a thermal barrier, preventing cool, moist maritime air from moving inland and causing the characteristic summer drought.
Tropical Cyclogenesis
The location of the eastern flanks of the major ocean-based SHPS is crucial for …