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Japan-equator XBT sections in late November 1989 and in early December 1991 |
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| Authors: | Jiro Yoshida Hideo Sudo Masaji Matsuyama Yoshihiro Kurita Yuji Mine |
| Institution: | (1) Department of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Fisheries, 5-7, Konan-4, Minato-ku, 108 Tokyo, Japan;(2) Research and Training Vessel Umitaka-maru, Tokyo University of Fisheries, 5-7, Konan-4, Minato-ku, 108 Tokyo, Japan;(3) Research and Training Vessel Seiyo-maru, Tokyo University of Fisheries, 5-7, Konan-4, Minato-ku, 108 Tokyo, Japan |
| Abstract: | A comparison between Japan-equator XBT sections along 150°E in late November 1989 and along 140°E in early December 1991 is made. The warmest surface water above 29°C diminished to the south of 2–4°N and the surface mixed layer noticeably decreased in thickness in the equatorial region in December 1991; besides, the North Equatorial Countercurrent was intensified. This is considered to be a manifestation of changes in the surface layer of the western equatorial Pacific in the mature phase of El Niño. |
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