This page discusses California's dynamic coastlines shaped by tectonic uplift and erosion, resulting in emergent shorelines. Waves, affected by wind and shallow waters, cause erosion and coastal featu...This page discusses California's dynamic coastlines shaped by tectonic uplift and erosion, resulting in emergent shorelines. Waves, affected by wind and shallow waters, cause erosion and coastal feature formation, influenced by the Coriolis effect. Upwelling processes, boosted by the Coriolis effect and Ekman transport, bring nutrient-rich waters to the surface, sustaining marine ecosystems but are threatened by climate change and events like El Niño.
This page explains ocean water movement driven by wind, the Earth's rotation, and gravitational forces, highlighting the roles of surface and deep currents in climate and marine ecosystems. It discuss...This page explains ocean water movement driven by wind, the Earth's rotation, and gravitational forces, highlighting the roles of surface and deep currents in climate and marine ecosystems. It discusses upwelling, which brings nutrient-rich water to the surface, and covers the influence of Greenland's ice on the Gulf Stream. Key vocabulary related to ocean dynamics, such as amplitude, crest, and tsunami, is defined to enhance understanding of these processes.
