Author(s): Alexandra G. Aspioti; Nikolaos Th. Fourniotis
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Keywords: Gulf of Corinth; Gulf of Patras; Particle-tracking model; Tidal circulation; Floating particles
Abstract: The distribution and fate of floating particles initially released in the Gulfs of Patras and Corinth system in Greece, is studied via numerical simulations. The simulated circulation includes only tidal forcing in barotropic conditions. It is shown that the particles move westward of the system towards the Ionian Sea as well as along the southwestern coasts of the Gulf of Patras. Strong tidal currents in the area of Rio Antirio strait and the western part of the gulf of Corinth gradually lead the particles towards the gulf of Patras while the particles in the central and eastern area of the gulf of Corinth remain nearly unaffected.
Year: 2024