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A brief review of some salient convective processes occurring in the ocean by isolated buoyancy sources is given. In particular, deep-ocean convection, lead-induced motions, under-ice convection, and hydrothermal vents are considered. The results of some laboratory experiments aimed at understanding physical processes associated with oceanic convection are also outlined.
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Fernando, H.J.S., Davies, P.A., Ayotte, B.A., Mofor, L.A., Ching, C.Y. (1994). Turbulent Plumes, Thermals and Convection in Oceans. In: Davies, P.A., Neves, M.J.V. (eds) Recent Research Advances in the Fluid Mechanics of Turbulent Jets and Plumes. NATO ASI Series, vol 255. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0918-5_22
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