Topographic enhancement of vertical turbulent mixing in the Southern Ocean
Turbulent mixing next to rough topographic features is believed to be key in the closure of the abyssal ocean circulation. Here, using Southern Ocean data, the authors show that mixing hotspots trap fluid and mix it for long periods, explaining the global impact of relatively few mixing hotspots.
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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