Topic
Ocean physics
3 questions tagged Ocean physics — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
what
What is a pycnocline?
A pycnocline is a layer in the ocean where water density changes rapidly with depth, usually because of changes in temperature or salinity.
OceanOcean physics
what
What is a halocline?
A halocline is a layer in water where salinity changes sharply with depth.
OceanOcean physics
how
How do ocean tides change with the Moon’s position?
The Moon’s gravity creates tidal bulges, and the Sun modifies them to produce stronger spring tides or weaker neap tides.
ScienceOcean physics