Articles | Volume 21, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-21-2197-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-21-2197-2025
Research article
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02 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 02 Oct 2025

Influence of wind stress and the Isonzo/Soča River outflow on surface currents in the Gulf of Trieste

Davide Lombardo, Sofia Flora, Fabio Giordano, Emanuele Ingrassia, Milena Menna, Stefano Querin, and Laura Ursella

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Sea surface currents from MITgcm GoT run, October-November period Fabio Giordano and Stefano Querin https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14772824

HFR-NAdr (High Frequency Radar NAdr network) OGS, NIB, ARSO, & ARPA FVG https://doi.org/10.57762/8RRE-0Z07

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Short summary
This study analyses the extreme meteo-marine event of October–November 2023 in the Gulf of Trieste, characterised by southerly strong winds, heavy rainfall, and high river discharge. Using high-frequency radar data, wind records, and numerical models, we analysed the interactions between river discharge and wind-driven currents. Results show that strong river discharge can dominate coastal circulation and overlay the wind effects. This multi-platform approach provides valuable insights into ocean dynamics.
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