Sea level slope along continental boundaries
1974; American Geophysical Union; Volume: 79; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1029/jc079i006p00825
ISSN2156-2202
Autores Tópico(s)Geological and Geophysical Studies
ResumoJournal of Geophysical Research (1896-1977)Volume 79, Issue 6 p. 825-830 Sea level slope along continental boundaries Wilton Sturges, Wilton SturgesSearch for more papers by this author Wilton Sturges, Wilton SturgesSearch for more papers by this author First published: 20 February 1974 https://doi.org/10.1029/JC079i006p00825Citations: 100AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract The variation of sea level along continental boundaries is studied from a variety of data. Along the western boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, sea level falls approximately 80 cm between the equator and 40°N or S. Along the eastern boundaries the change in level is about one-third this amount. This meridional slope is shown to be the correct amount required by the change with latitude of surface slope across the boundary currents. The meridional slope along the inshore edge of the Gulf Stream has the correct sign and magnitude to be balanced by the gradient of the Reynolds stresses. In the east-west direction, sea level along the Pacific coast of the United States stands about 70 cm higher than that along the Atlantic coast; two-thirds of this difference is concluded to be caused by density differences between the two oceans. The remaining third results because the east coast of the United States is inside the strong slope across a western boundary current, whereas the west coast is next to an eastern boundary current. References Anati, D. 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