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Weather conditions

The overall weather conditions were those typical of this region of NE Atlantic during the fall season. The main disturbances were due to the influence of those depressions developed at high latitudes in the NW Atlantic. Two of these cyclonic areas interested the survey area provocating two storms with force 8-9 (Beafourt) winds and very high sea- state. Apart from these two events the weather was moderate but with very frequent cross seas force 4-5.

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**Figure 44:** Atmospheric pressure while cruising. Note the two cyclonic depressions (arrows).
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**Figure 45:** True wind speed while cruising. Note the two cyclonic depressions (arrows).
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2006-02-06