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[[cyclonic|Cyclonic]] or [[anticyclonic]] gyre (spiral motion) resulting from the [[advection]] of background [[potential vorticity]] by the [[circulation]] of the [[tropical cyclone]].<br/> The influence of such gyres on the motion of the tropical cyclone is called [[beta drift]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 26 March 2024
Cyclonic or anticyclonic gyre (spiral motion) resulting from the advection of background potential vorticity by the circulation of the tropical cyclone.
The influence of such gyres on the motion of the tropical cyclone is called beta drift.