noun

upwelling

upwelling

Coastal upwelling brings nutrients to the surface.

Coastal upwelling brings nutrients to the surface.

The upwelling of cold water affects the local climate.

The upwelling of cold water affects the local climate.

((upwelling)) the process of rising to the surface The upwelling of cold water is important.

Synonyms: rise, surge; Antonyms: downwelling

From 'up' + 'welling' (the action of gushing or rising). It describes a process of rising upwards.

Picture water 'welling up' from the deep ocean to the surface.

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