Juniper Publishers - Role of Upper Ocean Dynamics on the Intensification and Ocean Surface Response of two Super Cyclones in the Arabian Sea
Oceanography & Fisheries Open Access Journal Abstract Upper ocean thermodynamic and biological responses between the two super cyclones namely Gonu (1-7 June 2007) and Kyarr (24 Oct – 02 Nov 2019) were investigated using multi-satellite datasets, and hycom model data. During Gonu, one strong cooling patch (>5.5°C) observed but in the case of Kyarr it is 3.8°C was observed along its track. The locations of these cold patches are highly correlated with the relative depth of the 26°C isotherm and mixed layer depth (MLD) and upper ocean heat content (UOHC). The enhancement of surface chlorophyll a (chl-a) concentration was detected in these cold regions as well, mainly due to the TC-induced mixing and upwelling. Moreover, the existing ocean cyclonic eddy has been found to significantly modulate the magnitude of surface cooling and chl-a increase during the Kyarr period. The possible causes of intensity change of cyclones were also explored with UOHC. Upper ocea...