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British Isles
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Hydrography and Climate
The climate of the British Isles is overwhelmingly influenced by the warm North Atlantic Drift (an extension of the Gulf Stream). This moderating effect keeps winter temperatures significantly milder than expected for their latitude, although it contributes to persistently high ambient humidity.
The water bodies surrounding the Isles are noted for their unusual optical properties. Due to trace concentrations of dissolved $\te…