Gulf stream influence at Immachar
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Gulf stream influence at Immachar
Image: © Val Vannet Taken: 13 Oct 2005
The warming effect of the North Atlantic Drift (originating in the Gulf Stream), makes it possible for vegetation such as this to survive here on Arran's west coast. The view is across the Kilbrannan Sound towards the Mull of Kintyre.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.61018
Longitude
-5.39297