The Gulf Stream: A Physical and Dynamical Description (Second Edition) offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the ocean’s most iconic and complex phenomena. While the name "Gulf Stream" is widely recognized, this book provides an in-depth examination of its physical structure, dynamics, and the scientific theories that explain its behavior. Designed for a wide audience of physical scientists, it bridges the gap between general familiarity and specialized understanding, presenting the most thorough discussion available on the subject. Complementing foundational texts like The Oceans and Dynamical Oceanography, this volume focuses exclusively on the Gulf Stream, offering detailed insights into its role in global weather systems, oceanic currents, and broader oceanographic studies. This second edition stands as an authoritative resource for those seeking to understand the intricate workings of this grand natural phenomenon.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.