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When the sea suddenly becomes readable: Satellite discovers hidden eddy off Mallorca

Why a calm sea off Mallorca can still hide movement below

The sea around Mallorca can look still at the surface while hidden currents and eddies move below.

Published: April 22, 2026
When the sea suddenly becomes readable: Satellite discovers hidden eddy off Mallorca

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Is the sea around Mallorca always calm when it looks calm from shore?

Not necessarily. The surface near Mallorca can look quiet while stronger currents are moving beneath it, including deep eddies that are not obvious from the beach or harbour. That is one reason satellite data and direct measurements are so valuable for understanding what the sea is really doing.

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