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Undersea Overflow
In oceanography, an overflow is a type of deep-water ocean current, circulation in which denser water flows into an adjacent Oceanic basin, basin beneath lighter water. This process is significant in thermohaline circulation, contributing to the global ocean's deep water mass formation. Overflows influence global climate by transporting heat and salt, impacting sea levels, and affecting marine ecosystems. Overflows are driven by differences in water density, usually due to variations in Ocean_temperature, temperature and Ocean#Salinity, salinity. A classic example is the Denmark Strait overflow, where cold, dense water from the Nordic Seas flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. References Oceanography {{ocean-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oceanography
Oceanography (), also known as oceanology, sea science, ocean science, and marine science, is the scientific study of the ocean, including its physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. It is an Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries; ecosystem dynamics; and plate tectonics and seabed geology. Oceanographers draw upon a wide range of disciplines to deepen their understanding of the world’s oceans, incorporating insights from astronomy, biology, chemistry, geography, geology, hydrology, meteorology and physics. History Early history Humans first acquired knowledge of the waves and currents of the seas and oceans in pre-historic times. Observations on tides were recorded by Aristotle and Strabo in 384–322 BC. Early exploration of the oceans was primarily for cartography and mainly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
