Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Upwelling

👉 The process of water moving from deeper to shallower layers in an ocean, typically through a layer of cold, dense air near the surface. This movement can occur due to changes in temperature and pressure that occur at the surface and deep layers of the ocean. Upwelling is a natural phenomenon caused by changes in ocean circulation patterns, such as heat transport from warmer water masses to cooler water masses or the presence of warm ocean currents. The movement of upwelling waters can have significant impacts on marine

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