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is the gulf stream a cold current or a warm one
Maria,
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, exits through the Strait of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. At about 30°W, 40°N, it splits in two, with the northern stream crossing to northern Europe and the southern stream recirculating off West Africa. The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe.
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Gary R. Del Carlo
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I can answer most geography questions, or at least I can try. I`m pretty good on research. I don`t like questions that causes me to write a long drawn out answer. That takes up too much time. I have many other things to do than spend my time on one question. I`m NOT school trained in Geography, so don`t expect me to answer deep questions about Geography, and don`t get Geology mixed up with Geography. A lot do.
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In the past, I use to answer questions in allexperts.com, and askme.com. I don't consider myself an "expert" in anything. I'm just pretty good at research.
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