COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Breaking deep-sea waves reveal mechanism for global ocean mixing
Description: The deep ocean is thought of as dark, cold and still. While this is mostly true, huge waves form between layers of water of different density. These skyscraper-tall waves transport heat, energy, carbon and nutrients around the globe. Where and how they break is important for the planet's climate. Climate models are really sensitive not only to how much turbulence there is in the deep ocean, but to where it is. [Source: University of Washington]
URL: http://www.washington.edu/news/2013/09/09/breaking-deep-sea-waves-reveal-mechanism-for-global-ocean-mixing/
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Source: University of Washington
Publish Date: 9/9/2013
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