The Emergence Machine

Lofoten Vortex

abstract · Physics · Level 4 · E0

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Emergence definition

A lofoten-vortex is a distinctive pattern of ocean currents and water masses that emerge from the complex interactions between the ocean's physical properties and the surrounding environment.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
Lofoten Vortex
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0Lofoten VortexPhysicsFeatureForceActionMatterMotionQualityEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesLofoten VortexL4FeatureL2PhysicsL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Feature L2 (requires)
    Physical oceanographic feature.
  • Physics L3 (requires)
    physics is a core concept needed to understand lofoten vortex