Snapshot observation of the physical structure and stratification in deep-water of the South Caspian Sea (western part)

Ghaffari, P.; Lahijani, H. A.; Azizpour, J.

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Snapshot observation of the physical structure and stratification in deep-water of the South Caspian Sea (western part)

P. Ghaffari, H. A. Lahijani, and J. Azizpour

P. Ghaffari

Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Blindern, 0315, Oslo, Norway

Deptartment of Physical Oceanography, Iranian National Center for Oceanography, No. 3, Western Fatemi, 1411813389, Tehran, Iran

H. A. Lahijani

Deptartment of Geology, Iranian National Center for Oceanography, No. 3, Western Fatemi, 1411813389, Tehran, Iran

J. Azizpour

Deptartment of Physical Oceanography, Iranian National Center for Oceanography, No. 3, Western Fatemi, 1411813389, Tehran, Iran

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