Lecture 18: Oceans and Climate

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What is a Gulf Stream?

Driven by winds and thermohaline circulation; Warm current, warms Europe

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What is Upwelling?

Rising cold, nutrient-rich water; supports fisheries

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What is Thermohaline Circulation?

Deep ocean circulation driven by temp and salinity differences (global conveyor belt)

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What is Heat Capacity (of water)?

Moderates coastal temps; oceans absorb/release heat slowly

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What is SST (Sea Surface Temperature)?

Key indicator of climate change, ENSO