Internal tides are oscillations or waves that occur within the ocean's thermocline, which is the layer of water between the warmer surface layer and the colder deep water. Unlike surface tides, which are generated by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun acting on the oceans, internal tides are typically generated by the interactions of tidal forces with underwater features such as continental shelves, seamounts, and other topography.
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