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April 21, 2026Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans

Mesoscale Eddy Effect on the Strength of Shallow Meridional Overturning Circulation in the Indian Ocean

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WHWeiqi HongGCGengxin ChenXQXingshang Qian

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Ocean model experiments reveal mesoscale eddies enhance subduction rates in the Indian Ocean, indicating important climate implications.

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  • This research aims to investigate how mesoscale eddies impact the strength of the Indian Subtropical Cell within the Shallow Meridional Overturning Circulation.
  • Utilized two reanalysis datasets and ocean model experiments at high and low resolutions.
  • Focused on the subtropical southern Indian Ocean known for high eddy kinetic energy.
  • Analyzed the relationship between mesoscale eddies and subduction rates.
  • Eddy-resolving models showed a significant enhancement in subduction rates related to STC strength.
  • Approximately 48.0% of total subduction in these models can be attributed to eddies.
  • Eddies resulted in accelerated changes in mixed layer depth, promoting greater subduction rates.

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Hong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e71423cb99343efc98d7f8https://doi.org/10.1029/2026jc024239
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