Wave-induced mixing and transport of buoyant particles: application to the Statfjord A oil spill

Drivdal, M.; Broström, G.; Christensen, K. H.

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Wave-induced mixing and transport of buoyant particles: application to the Statfjord A oil spill

M. Drivdal, G. Broström, and K. H. Christensen

M. Drivdal

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magnus.drivdal@met.no

Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Oslo, Norway

G. Broström

Department of Earth Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

K. H. Christensen

Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Oslo, Norway

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