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Conclusions

  • DieCAST model simulates mesoscale variability with a high degree of realism.

  • Not only the traditionally investigated Bora and Siroccio but also Libeccio and Maestro winds all create significant transient circulations, including cyclonic and anti-cyclonic gyres and eddies under effect of wind-stress curl.

  • The Maestro wind is strong and sudden in summertime, producing inertial circulation, seiches and upwelling along Croatia and its islands.