Cold Intermediate Water Formation in the Black Sea Triggered by March 2022 Cold Intrusions
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Year: 2024

In mid-March 2022, a Siberian High brought intense cold air masses, leading to severe weather conditions across southern Europe, including the Black Sea region. This study investigates the spatial and temporal evolution of cold intermediate water (CIW) masses in the Black Sea, with a particular focus on the successive anomalously cold episodes that occurred in March 2022. The research underscores the significance of the northwestern continental slope and cyclonic gyres, especially as the only co