Equatorial upwelling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005427",
  "term": "Equatorial upwelling",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process where cold, nutrient-rich water from deeper ocean layers rises to the surface along the equator, driven by the divergence of surface waters due to the Coriolis effect. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in the eastern Pacific Ocean, where it supports high biological productivity. The upwelled water is typically cooler than surrounding surface waters.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/equatorial-upwelling/"
}