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Distribution of Suspended Particulate Matters in the East China Sea, Southern Yellow Sea and South Sea of Korea During the Winter Season

  • Choi, Jin-Yong (Department of Oceanography, Kunsan National University) ;
  • Kim, Seok-Yun (Department of Oceanography, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Kang, Hyo-Jin (Department of Oceanography, Korea Maritime University)
  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

Concentrations of suspended particulate matters (SPM) and their distribution patterns were monitored three times in the East China Sea during the winter season in 1998 and 1999. SPM concentrations showed significant temporal variations controlled by the atmospheric conditions and sea states. In coastal area, SPM values were about 10-20 mg/l in fair weather conditions, but exceeded 100mg/l during the storm periods. Turbid waters were distributed widespread in the continental shelf of the East China Sea and the coastal area of the Korean Peninsula, and these two areas were connected along a NE-SW direction. The distribution patterns of turbid waters were interpreted as representing the transport behavior of suspended matter. Although the primary source of inner shelf mud deposits of Korea seems to be the Korean Peninsula, contribution from the East China Sea to the coastal area of Korea increases especially during the winter season.

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