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What is the definition of sea surface temperature (SST)?
The ocean temperature close to the surface
How do sea surface temperatures affect the Earth's atmosphere?
They greatly modify air masses within a short distance of the shore
What effect do warm sea surface temperatures have on cyclones?
They can develop and strengthen cyclones over the ocean
What is the cause of a cool wake in the ocean?
Turbulent mixing of the upper 30 meters of the ocean
How does sea surface temperature change during the day?
Similar to the air above it, but to a lesser degree
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