Continental shelf pump
ID: continental-shelf-pump
The continental shelf pump is a physical oceanographic mechanism that describes how water is transported from the continental shelf to the open ocean. This process primarily occurs due to the interplay of wind forces, water density differences, and the topography of the seabed. Here’s how it works: 1. **Wind Stress**: Winds blowing across the surface of the ocean can create surface currents.
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