A cold core ring is a type of oceanic eddy characterized by its cold, dense water at its center, which is surrounded by warmer water. These features typically form in oceanic regions, often in response to the dynamics of ocean currents and temperature gradients. Cold core rings are commonly associated with the North Atlantic Ocean, particularly near the Gulf Stream, where they can separate from the main current and become isolated entities that drift in the surrounding waters.
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