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The Zonal Wave-3 atmospheric pattern influences sea ice and polynyas, helping control how much dense water sinks to form Antarctic Bottom Water.
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The ocean surrounding Antarctica plays a crucial role in the climate system. Along parts of the Antarctic coast, very cold and salty water becomes dense enough to sink all the way to the ocean floor. ...
