Nepheloid layers and internal waves over continental shelves and slopes
Geo-Marine Letters
By: D. A. Cacchione and D. E. Drake
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Abstract
Theoretical and laboratory results indicate that bottom velocities within shoaling internal gravity waves intensify upslope approximately inversely proportional to the water depth. The elevated velocities (and bottom stresses) caused by shoaling and, possibly, breaking internal waves might explain the generation and maintenance of near-bottom nepheloid zones and attached turbid plumes that have been observed over certain continental shelves and slopes. This process is proposed as an explanation of zones of relatively low transmissibility that emanate from the upper continental slope near Newport submarine canyon off southern California. ?? 1986 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Nepheloid layers and internal waves over continental shelves and slopes |
| Series title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02238085 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Springer-Verlag |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| First page | 147 |
| Last page | 152 |
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