FIGURE 3. Decadal differences in the tropical Pacific between 1990–99 and 1970–77.

From the following article:

Slowdown of the meridional overturning circulation in the upper Pacific Ocean

Michael J. McPhaden and Dongxiao Zhang

Nature 415, 603-608(7 February 2002)

doi:10.1038/415603a

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a, Wind stress difference (in N m-2) for 1990–99 minus 1970–77, based on the Florida State University wind product44. Overplotted is the difference in sea surface temperature (in °C) the same time period50. b, Depth difference (in m) of the 25.0 kg m-3 potential density surface for 1990–99 minus 1970–77.

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