Adriatic Sea - Wikipedia
The Adriatic Sea (/ ˌ eɪ d r i ˈ æ t ɪ k /) is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula. The Adriatic is the northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, extending from the Strait of Otranto (where it connects to the Ionian Sea) to the northwest and the Po Valley.
Adriatic Sea | Mediterranean, Croatia, Italy, & Map | Britannica
Oct 7, 2024 · Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic has two types of rather special sea bottoms, difficult to arrange in a rigorous classification but very common in the Mediterranean, namely, inlet-derived sediments and heat-altered sediments of the sea bottom proper.
Adriatic Sea - WorldAtlas
Jun 8, 2021 · The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin and the most isolated part of the Mediterranean Sea, between the eastern coastline of the Italian Peninsula and the countries of the Balkan Peninsula
24 Facts About Adriatic Sea
Sep 1, 2024 · The Adriatic Sea: A Quick Overview. The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkans. It is part of the Mediterranean Sea and has a rich history and diverse ecosystem. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this unique sea.
Features and locatino of the Adriatic Sea | Britannica
Adriatic Sea, Arm of the Mediterranean Sea, lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula. It is about 500 mi (800 km) long, with an average width of 110 mi (175 km), a maximum depth of 4,035 ft (1,324 m), and an area of 50,590 sq mi (131,050 sq km).
Adriatic Sea - Wikiwand
The Adriatic Sea is a unique water body in respect of its overall biogeochemical physiognomy. It exports inorganic nutrients and imports particulate organic carbon and nitrogen through the Strait of Otranto—acting as a mineralization site.
The Adriatic Sea - SpringerLink
Jul 30, 2016 · The Adriatic is a rather warm sea with the clear-cut annual variations of the surface water temperatures (Fig. 6) that tend to increase mostly from north to south and from west to east. The seasonal temperature fluctuations exceed +10°C due to atmospheric heat transfer.
Adriatic Sea - SpringerLink
Jan 1, 2021 · Water masses of the Adriatic Sea are divided into three layers: surface layer, interlayer, and bottom layer. The surface layer in the middle and southern Adriatic Sea covers approximately the upper 40 m and varies with the season and year.
Аdriatic Sea - SpringerLink
Dec 11, 2022 · Аdriatic Sea – the semi-enclosed sea, which is the most extensive gulf of the Mediterranean Sea, with deep indraught into its northern coast between the Apennine and Balkan Peninsulas. It washes the shores of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania.
The Freshwater Balance of the Adriatic Sea: A Sensitivity Study
Oct 31, 2022 · The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed elongated basin in the northern part of the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Figure 1). It measures roughly 800 km in length and is about 200 km wide. The Adriatic features significant freshwater inflow which accounts for 1/3 of the total Mediterranean inflow.