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Diapycnal mixing

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Mixing across surfaces of constant density, or isopycnals. In the deep ocean, breaking internal waves can supply the mechanical energy needed to mix against stable stratification. The divergence of the turbulent buoyancy flux determines local water-mass transformation.

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  • Past exam of the geophysical fluid dynamics course of the University of Oxford / 2025 / 2 / c / iv / Solution
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