On the consumption of Antarctic Bottom Water in the abyssal ocean

The abyssal ocean is primarily filled by cold, dense waters formed around Antarctica and collectively referred to as Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). At steady state, AABW must be consumed in the ocean interior at the same rate it is produced, but how and where this consumption is achieved remains poo...

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Main Authors: de Lavergne, Casimir (Author), Madec, Gurvan (Author), Le Sommer, Julien (Author), Nurser, A.J. George (Author), Naveira Garabato, Alberto C. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2016-02.
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