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Inoceanography, an overflow is a type of deep-water circulation in which denser water flows into an adjacent basin beneath lighter water. This process is significant in thermohaline circulation, contributing to the global ocean's deep water mass formation.[1]
Overflows are driven by differences in water density, usually due to variations in temperature and salinity. A classic example is the Denmark Strait overflow, where cold, dense water from the Nordic Seas flows into the North Atlantic Ocean.[2] Overflows influence global climate by transporting heat and salt, impacting sea levels, and affecting marine ecosystems.
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