1. upwelling - Noun
2. upwelling - Verb
An upward movement from a lower source.
the oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when strong, usually seasonal, winds push water away from the coast, bringing cold, nutrient-rich deep waters up to the surface
upwelling
present participle of upwell
Man is ever searching for the source whence he has come, searching for the life which is upwelling within him, immortal, nay, eternal and divine; and every religion is the answer from the Universal Spirit to the seeking spirits of men that came forth from Him. Annie Besant
At the same time, the upwelling of mantle material at divergent boundaries creates mid-ocean ridges. Source: Internet
Covering most of the ocean floor and ranging in thickness from convert they are thickest in the convergence belts, notably at the Hamilton Ridge and in upwelling zones. Source: Internet
Outside sources are upwelling from deep water and nitrogen fixation. Source: Internet
Areas of upwelling provide supplies of nitrogen from below the euphotic zone. Source: Internet
Endothermal upwelling, by which mild volcanic heat draws deep seawater up through the porous coral, may also contribute. Source: Internet