oceanographic front
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concept
An oceanographic front is a boundary zone in the ocean where distinct water masses with different temperatures, salinities, or densities meet, creating sharp horizontal gradients and often enhanced biological and physical activity.
Aliases (3)
- ocean current boundary ×1
- oceanic front ×1
- oceanic frontal system ×1
Instances (5)
- Antarctic Convergence
- Brazil–Malvinas Confluence ("oceanic frontal system")
- Tasman Front ("oceanic front")
- Subantarctic Front