Ekman transport is caused by ocean surface waters being affected by friction via the wind. As the wind blows it casts a friction force on the ocean surface that drags the water column with it.
The direction of transport is dependent on the hemisphere: in the northern hemisphere, transport occurs at 90° clockwise from wind direction, while in the southern hemisphere it occurs at 90° anticlockwise
For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:
- UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
- United Nations Environment Programme
- UPSC Environment and Ecology
|
Related Links |
|
Comments