Inoceanography, anoverflow is a type of deep-watercirculation in which denser water flows into an adjacentbasin beneath lighter water. This process is significant inthermohaline circulation, contributing to the global ocean'sdeep water mass formation.[1] Overflows influenceglobal climate by transporting heat andsalt, impactingsea levels, and affectingmarine ecosystems.
Overflows are driven by differences in water density, usually due to variations intemperature andsalinity. A classic example is theDenmark Strait overflow, where cold, dense water from theNordic Seas flows into the NorthAtlantic Ocean.[2]
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