continental slope

Below the surface of the ocean, strong waves shape the continental slope and contribute to climate changes.

UT researchers have constructed a saltwater tank to simulate these "internal waves" along the ocean floor.

Sand-grain-sized particles in the water allow the researchers to follow the water's movement using video cameras.

A class of powerful, invisible waves hidden beneath the surface of the ocean can shape the underwater edges of continents and contribute to ocean mixing and climate, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have found.

The scientists simulated ocean conditions in a laboratory aquarium and found that "internal waves" generate intense currents when traveling [...]