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19 January, 03:46

Why are surface salinities higher than deepwater salinities in the tropics?

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  1. 19 January, 04:22
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    Surface salinities are higher than deepwater salinities because of the high amount of rainfall that tends to dilute the water on the surface. Higher salinities are observed to take place at " about 36.7 ppt near 30° North and South" where these locations have little to no precipitation.
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