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Graphic Blue Carbon-The R... Thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation is a 3-dimensional flow involving surface and deep ocean waters, which is driven by differences in water temperature and salinity. (Image source: NOAA/NCDC).

Year: 2006

From collection: Blue Carbon-The Role of Healthy Oceans in Binding Carbon

Cartographer: Riccardo Pravettoni

Tags: Environment Security

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Blue Carbon: The Role of Healthy Oceans in Binding Carbon

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