upwelling

(noun)

the oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when strong, usually seasonal, winds push water away from the coast, bringing cold, nutrient-rich deep waters up to the surface

Related Terms

Examples of upwelling in the following topics:

  • Energy Sources

    • When this occurs, the energy found in that organism is sequestered for some time unless ocean upwelling occurs.
    • Ocean upwelling is the rising of deep ocean waters that occurs when prevailing winds blow along surface waters near a coastline.
    • Ocean upwelling is an important process that recycles nutrients and energy in the ocean.

  • Subtropical Deserts and Chaparral

    • There are several types of deserts including high-pressure deserts, mid-continent deserts, rain-shadow deserts, and upwelling deserts.
    • Finally, upwelling deserts exist adjacent to areas where cold currents rise to the ocean surface, reducing evaporation.