Fig. 2.2 Over the oceans, surface winds spiral outward from the subtropical high-pressure cells, feeding the trades and
the westerlies. These drive a circular flow on the surface of the oceans. Adapted from Strahler (1965), p. 64; reproduced
with permission
Fig. 2.3 The major oceanic surface currents are warm when flowing poleward and cold when flowing from the poles
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the westerlies. These drive a circular flow on the surface of the oceans. Adapted from Strahler (1965), p. 64; reproduced
with permission
Fig. 2.3 The major oceanic surface currents are warm when flowing poleward and cold when flowing from the poles
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