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A layer of water in which the density changes rapidly with changes in depth.

Circulation pattern in which surface water moves vertically downward.

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Circulation pattern in which deep, cold, usually nutrient-rich water moves vertically upward.

Change in atmospheric pressures and wind directions in the South Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Due to the southern oscillation, upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich water stops and downwelling occurs off the coasts of Peru and Chile.

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Due to the southern oscillation, normal conditions return stronger than usual.

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