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Ekman transport

earth science Maturity 9-11

Wind blows on the sea.

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Ekman spiral.gif
It moves the water. The water moves in a new way. It does not go with the wind. This helps fish find food. It is very cool! Do you like the ocean?

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File:Bottom Ekman spiral.jpg
Bottom Ekman spiral.jpg
File:Surface Ekman spiral.jpg
Surface Ekman spiral.jpg
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