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thermocline [′thər·mə‚klīn] (geophysics) A temperature gradient as in a layer of sea water, in which the temperature decrease with depth is greater than that of the overlying and underlying water. Also known as metalimnion. A layer in a thermally stratified body of water in which such a gradient occurs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 9) A myth exists that a drowning victim can become suspended on a thermocline because of the difference in water density between these two layers. The most surprising data resulting from this underwater monitoring is what happens to the thermocline level of the lake during a storm event. GSD 20 Sounder Module: Turn your chartplotter into a fishfinder with brilliant color to reveal thermoclines, bottom hardness and amazing discrimination between fish and bottom structure. |
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