Sill depth

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008878",
  "term": "Sill depth",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The shallowest depth of a submarine ridge or barrier that separates two basins or a basin from the open ocean. This depth controls the exchange of water masses between the connected bodies of water. It influences oceanographic processes such as deep-water circulation and the distribution of marine life.",
  "synonyms": [
    "threshold depth"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sill-depth/"
}