Anadyr Current 



The Anadyr Current originates mainly from rivers discharging into 

 the Gulf of Anadyr, especially from the Anadyr River, which is the 

 largest river flowing into the Bering Sea on the Siberian side. During 

 the spring, when m.elting occurs, this river may rise 20 feet above its 

 normal level. 



The Anadyr Current flows out from the gulf and sets southwest 

 parallel to the coast as far as Cape Olyutorski at 60°N.; along this 

 stretch of coast the current averages about 60 miles in width and has 

 a speed of about 0.5 knot in suamer and 0.7 to 1,0 knot in autumn. 

 South of 60 °n. the current branches: the main part continues southwestward 

 as the Oyashioj the other part sets around Cape Olyutorski and follows 

 the shore of Olyutorski Gulf, where it attains speeds between 1 and 2 

 knots, the higher speeds occurring during summer. 



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