What is the effect of gulf stream on the coasts of north america and western Europe
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This strong current of warm water influences the climate of the east coast of Florida, keeping temperatures there warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than the other southeastern states. Since the Gulf Stream also extends toward Europe, it warms western European countries as well.
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The average speed is about 33 km per day and its average width is about 70 km. Under the impact of the Westerlies, this warm current reaches the western coast of Europe (about 70°N latitude). The general direction of flow of the Gulf Stream, north of 30°N latitude, is northward. Near Newfoundland, its water mixes with the cold water of the Labrador Current, which forms very dense fog. The foggy conditions around Newfoundland hamper the navigation of ships. From here, the Gulf Steam moves northeastwards. This current gradually widens and its speed decreases. It becomes a prominent, slow-moving current known as the North Atlantic Drift. Near western Europe, it splits into two parts. One part moves northwards, past UK and Norway, while the other part is deflected southwards as the cold Canary current. The warm water of the Gulf Stream modifies the weather conditions off the eastern coast of North America and the western coast of Europe.