Warm-core rings

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010090",
  "term": "Warm-core rings",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Mesoscale ocean eddies that detach from major ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream, and contain a core of warmer water than the surrounding ocean. These rings rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and can persist for several months, transporting heat, salt, and marine organisms. They are typically several hundred kilometers in diameter.",
  "see_also": [
    "cold-core rings",
    "Gulf Stream rings"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/warm-core-rings/"
}