Find a term from the labs, understand the process behind it, and see how it appears in the landscape. Each entry connects an explanation with a real observation and a model you can explore.
Term
Upwelling
The movement of deeper water towards the surface, often driven by winds that move surface water away or by large-scale ocean circulation.
What to look for
Aqua MODIS, 5 May 2020. Upwelling in the Canary Current system supplies nutrients off Mauritania. The visible green water contains phytoplankton and sediment; it is not a temperature map.
