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Image: Leeuwin current 2

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Description: Satellite imagery from US NOAA 14 satellite while the surface current velocity is derived from sea level measurements made by the satellite-borne altimeter. Sea level data from the US/French Topex/Poseidon and European ERS altimeters are combined with coastal tide gauge data to make this velocity map.
Title: Leeuwin current 2
Credit: NOAA
Author: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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