Natural Thermal Stratification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018309",
  "term": "Natural Thermal Stratification",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Naturally-occurring division of a waterbody into horizontal layers of differing densities as a result of variations in temperature at different depths.\n\n2. Naturally occurring and/or existing division of a waterbody into horizontal layers of differing densities as a result of variations in temperature at different depths.\n\n3. Division of warmer, lighter fresh water over a layer of saltier and denser water in the Bay. Stratification of the two layers varies within any season depending on rainfall.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 125.83 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 125.93 (CFR 2013)",
    "Chesapeake Bay Program Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/natural-thermal-stratification/"
}