Observations of brine plumes below melting Arctic sea ice
In sea ice, interconnected pockets and channels of brine are surrounded by fresh ice. Over time, brine is lost by gravity drainage and flushing. The timing of salt release and its interaction with the underlying water can impact subsequent sea ice melt. Turbulence measurements 1 m below melting...
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| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-02-01
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| Series: | Ocean Science |
| Online Access: | https://www.ocean-sci.net/14/127/2018/os-14-127-2018.pdf |