Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4541842 | Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science | 2007 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
We also analyse the river tracer fields and salinity field in relation to along estuary winds in order to detect signs of wind-induced straining of the along estuary density gradient. We find that events of down estuary winds are primarily associated with a reduced along estuary salinity gradient due to increased surface salinity in the innermost part of the fjord, and with an overall decrease in vertical stratification and river water content at the surface. Thus, our results show no apparent signs of wind-induced straining in this shallow fjord but instead they indicate increased levels of vertical mixing or upwelling during down estuary wind events.
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Authors
Karin E. Gustafsson, Jørgen Bendtsen,