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Downwelling

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005121

The process of water sinking from the surface to deeper layers in an ocean or lake, or air descending in the atmosphere. In oceans, it often occurs where surface waters converge or are cooled, increasing their density. Atmospheric downwelling is associated with high-pressure systems and clear skies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005121
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoUpwelling
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005121",
  "term": "Downwelling",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process of water sinking from the surface to deeper layers in an ocean or lake, or air descending in the atmosphere. In oceans, it often occurs where surface waters converge or are cooled, increasing their density. Atmospheric downwelling is associated with high-pressure systems and clear skies.",
  "see_also": [
    "upwelling"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downwelling/"
}

Record 2,839 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.