Poster Print : Global ocean currents
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Global ocean currents
Global ocean currents. Computer artwork showing surface ocean currents. Warm water is red and cold water is blue. Surface currents are driven by the winds. At bottom is the eastward flowing Antarctic Circumpolar current. It is unobstructed by land for the entire circuit of the Earth and is the strongest current. The Gulf Stream is a warm current that arises in the Caribbean Sea and travels up the Eastern coast of the USA before crossing the Atlantic. It keeps western Europe significantly warmer than it would otherwise be. The Trade Winds drive the water westward along the equator and at mid-latitudes the water is driven eastwards by the easterlies. These opposing winds cause the currents in the ocean basins to form gyres, or giant loops
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Explore the fascinating world beneath the waves with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of "Global Ocean Currents" by Science Photo Library. This stunning visual representation of surface ocean currents showcases the intricate interplay of warm and cold waters, beautifully depicted in red and blue hues. Driven by the winds, these currents play a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate and distributing heat around the globe. Bring this mesmerizing piece of science art into your home or office to inspire curiosity and spark meaningful conversations about our planet's natural wonders.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 29.7cm (23.4" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate network of global ocean currents. With vibrant colors representing warm and cold water, this computer artwork beautifully illustrates the dynamic nature of surface currents driven by winds. At the bottom, we witness the powerful eastward flowing Antarctic Circumpolar current, unobstructed by land for its entire circuit around Earth, making it the strongest current known. Highlighted in this image is also the renowned Gulf Stream, a warm current originating from the Caribbean Sea and traversing up along the Eastern coast of the United States before crossing over to Europe. The Gulf Stream plays a crucial role in maintaining Western Europe's relatively warmer climate compared to other regions at similar latitudes. The Trade Winds are depicted as driving water westward along the equator while easterlies push it eastwards at mid-latitudes. These opposing wind patterns create gyres or giant loops in ocean basins worldwide. Such gyres are formed due to these complex interactions between wind and water currents. With its comprehensive portrayal of various oceanic features like California Current and Coriolis effect, this stunning illustration offers valuable insights into our planet's interconnected marine systems. It serves as a reminder of how these global ocean currents play an essential role in shaping climates across continents and sustaining life beneath their vast depths.
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