<p>I am currently looking for a good illustration of the currents in the N atlantic. They should not be extremely complex, but they should be realistic. I have now found a figure that I am very happy with, but I am wondering where the AMOC is located in the figure, because the AMOC is NOT the Gulf Stream. Do you have better illustrations or do you know where the AMOC is located or why it is not specifically shown?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/LgNQJ.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/LgNQJ.png" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://courses.seas.harvard.edu/climate/eli/Courses/misc/201209-Mallorca/Sources/2-THC/from-EPS131/2-RAPID/gulf_stream.php.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Source</a></p>

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2024-02-10T18:14:26.043Z
The AMOC is not a current
arkaia
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2024-02-10T18:15:27.423Z
Hi, thanks i know it is a circulation, but i do Not know the differnce:(
Weiss
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2024-02-10T18:15:45.783Z
The AMOC is a system of multiple surface currents and deep-water currents in the Atlantic Ocean. You need a full 3d plot for it
arkaia
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2024-02-10T18:17:32.710Z
One good source is from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/whats-happening-with-the-amoc/
arkaia
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2024-02-10T18:17:36.743Z
Ahhh perfect do you know a paper which summerises the currents which are countet to the amoc
Weiss
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2024-02-10T18:18:01.967Z
Perfect thank you soo much :)
Weiss
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2024-02-10T18:18:54.610Z
Also: https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/ocean-circulation/the-ocean-conveyor/
arkaia
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2024-02-10T18:18:56.827Z
Can you write an answer so i can give U Credits for this
Weiss
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2024-02-10T18:20:38.610Z
I don't have time right now to craft a good answer, but if you get info from the sites and put it as an answer, I will be happy to help edit and upvote it
arkaia
<ocean-currents><atlantic><amoc>
Where is the AMOC located in this Fig?
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# Where is the AMOC located in this Fig?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-02-09)

I am currently looking for a good illustration of the currents in the N atlantic. They should not be extremely complex, but they should be realistic. I have now found a figure that I am very happy with, but I am wondering where the AMOC is located in the figure, because the AMOC is NOT the Gulf Stream. Do you have better illustrations or do you know where the AMOC is located or why it is not specifically shown?

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/LgNQJ.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/LgNQJ.png)

[Source](https://courses.seas.harvard.edu/climate/eli/Courses/misc/201209-Mallorca/Sources/2-THC/from-EPS131/2-RAPID/gulf_stream.php.html)

**Tags:** ocean-currents, atlantic, amoc

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The AMOC is not a current  
> **username_0**: Hi, thanks i know it is a circulation, but i do Not know the differnce:(  
> **username_1**: The AMOC is a system of multiple surface currents and deep-water currents in the Atlantic Ocean. You need a full 3d plot for it  
> **username_1**: One good source is from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/whats-happening-with-the-amoc/  
> **username_0**: Ahhh perfect do you know a paper which summerises the currents which are countet to the amoc  
> **username_0**: Perfect thank you soo much :)  
> **username_1**: Also: https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/ocean-circulation/the-ocean-conveyor/  
> **username_0**: Can you write an answer so i can give U Credits for this  
> **username_1**: I don't have time right now to craft a good answer, but if you get info from the sites and put it as an answer, I will be happy to help edit and upvote it  

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