1. The Leeuwin current
... , during autumn the chance of a cyclone increases in response to the increase in the temperature gradient and the differential heating between ocean and continent. The warm sea surface increases the heat energy available and this energises storms and cyclones. In winter the temperature of the coastal currents surface waters are generally warmer than on the land. Seawater can store lots of ... heat due to its large heat capacity. CAUSES Natural science examines the causes of the Leeuwin Current with many reasons for its presence. The ocean is in constant movement from heating and cooling ...
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