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upwelling [¦əp¦wel·iŋ] (oceanography) The process by which water rises from a deeper to a shallower depth, usually as a result of divergence of offshore currents. 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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| The fog is created by moist air flowing over the cold water that upwells in the ocean near the coast. Because warm water is less dense than cool water, the increasing temperature spread has made it more difficult for the underlying nutrient-rich water to upwell, says Verburg. |
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