Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Southern Downwelling in the AMOC: A Comparative Analysis with Northern Downwelling
Water BodiesThe Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a critical component of the global ocean circulation system, responsible for the redistribution of heat and nutrients and thereby influencing global climate. The AMOC has three main branches, the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW), the South Atlantic Deep Water (SADW), and the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). The NADW
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Uncovering the Origins of Sub-Sea River Channels: Were They Formed During Land Exposure?
Water BodiesThe ocean floor is a fascinating and mysterious place, with countless features that have yet to be fully explored and understood. Among these features are submarine ridges, which are long, winding channels that cut through the seafloor like rivers on land. These channels are thought to have been formed by the action of water flowing
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Relationship between Manning’s N and Drag Coefficient Cd values for NLCD Land Cover Classes in Runoff Modeling
Water BodiesIntroduction Manning’s roughness coefficient (N) and coefficient of drag (Cd) are two important parameters used in hydrological models to estimate the surface roughness of different land cover types. In hydrology, accurate estimation of these parameters is essential for predicting the behavior of water flow and runoff. The National Land Cover Database (NLCD) is a valuable
Posted on May 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Phenomenon of Light Blue Circles on the Ocean Surface
Water BodiesLight blue circles on the ocean surface are not only a fascinating phenomenon, they can also provide important information about the health of the local ecosystem. For example, the presence of trichodesmium can indicate that the local environment is rich in nutrients and therefore capable of supporting a variety of marine life. Similarly, cold water
Posted on October 3, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What does the motion of water in tsunamis look like?
Water BodiesAsked by: Delfeayo Mazatan How does water move in a tsunami? Unlike wind-driven waves, which only travel through the topmost layer of the ocean, tsunamis move through the entire water column, from the ocean floor to the ocean surface. What does the water look like before a tsunami? An approaching tsunamis is sometimes preceded by