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Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8122
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing the large slow global currents (dotted line) driven by thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic (upper right) and eastern Pacific (lower left) Oceans. Thermohaline circulation is a part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by global density gradients created by surface temperature and salinity (salt content) differences. In certain areas near the polar oceans, the colder surface water also gets saltier due to evaporation or sea ice formation. In these regions, the surface water becomes dense enough to sink to the ocean depths. This pumping of surface water into the deep ocean forces the deep water to move horizontally until it can find an area on the world where it can rise back to
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This print titled "Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8122" showcases the intricate and powerful global currents driven by thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Created through computer artwork, this illustration highlights the dotted lines representing large slow-moving currents that span across continents and oceans. Thermohaline circulation is a crucial component of the vast oceanic system, influenced by density gradients resulting from temperature and salinity differences at the surface. In regions near polar oceans, where colder water becomes saltier due to evaporation or sea ice formation, surface water becomes dense enough to sink into the depths of the ocean. This process propels deep water horizontally until it reaches an area where it can rise back up. The visual representation beautifully captures this pumping mechanism as surface water is transported into deeper layers of our planet's immense oceans. The significance of these movements lies in their role in redistributing heat around Earth's various regions. With its detailed mapping and visualization techniques, this artwork offers a glimpse into one aspect of Earth science that has far-reaching implications for our environment. Produced by NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this stunning image invites viewers to appreciate both the complexity and beauty inherent within our planet's hydrological systems.
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