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Closely related to the [[Ekman spiral]], where winds blowing up and down coastal regions cause a seaward flow of surface water (perpendicular to the flow of wind), which creates the [[upwelling]] of deep nutrient rich sea water. This has the effect of creating good fishing regions along coasts where this phenomenon occurs | Closely related to the [[Ekman spiral]], where winds blowing up and down coastal regions cause a seaward flow of surface water (perpendicular to the flow of wind), which creates the [[upwelling]] of deep nutrient rich sea water. This has the effect of creating good fishing regions along coasts where this phenomenon occurs. | ||
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Revision as of 12:21, 4 September 2006
Closely related to the Ekman spiral, where winds blowing up and down coastal regions cause a seaward flow of surface water (perpendicular to the flow of wind), which creates the upwelling of deep nutrient rich sea water. This has the effect of creating good fishing regions along coasts where this phenomenon occurs.