Subduction (Q1064)
Subject, term, tag: Subduction
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Subduction |
Subject, term, tag: Subduction |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Ocean process in which surface waters enter the ocean interior from the surface mixed layer through Ekman pumping and lateral advection. The latter occurs when surface waters are advected to a region where the local surface layer is less dense and therefore must slide below the surface layer, usually with no change in density. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026