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A major circulation anomaly in the western Bering Sea
Author(s) -
Stabeno P. J.,
Reed R. K.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/92gl01688
Subject(s) - anomaly (physics) , geology , oceanography , inflow , climatology , circulation (fluid dynamics) , physics , condensed matter physics , thermodynamics
The Alaskan Stream ceased to flow northward into the western Bering Sea, starting in summer 1990. This unexpected lack of inflow, caused by a southward shift in the path of the Alaskan Stream, persisted through at least fall 1991. If the anomalous flow continues, substantial changes in the physical environment will occur, possibly leading to impacts on the rich fisheries stocks in the region.