upwelling
/ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/
noun
- The process or instance of something rising upward, especially cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface.
- Scientists study upwelling to understand ocean ecosystems.
- The upwelling of magma created a new volcanic island.
- Coastal upwelling brings nutrients that support large fish populations.
- A sudden strong feeling or emotion that rises up.
- An upwelling of joy filled the crowd at the announcement.
- She felt an upwelling of anger at the unfair treatment.
- There was an upwelling of support for the charity after the disaster.
adjective
- Rising or flowing upward.
- The upwelling water was cold and rich in minerals.
- Upwelling air creates clouds and rain.
- The upwelling current carried plankton to the surface.