Rutgers University Problem

How does your watershed impact the ocean?

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Plumes tend to stay together

 

So now you know…

 

The river plume stays together because it’s made up of warm fresh water, which is less dense than the cold, salty ocean water.

 
 

Density differences play a large role in determining how plumes interact with the ocean.

 
 

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