Halothermal circulation
The term halothermal circulation refers to the part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by global density gradients created by surface heat and evaporation.
The adjective halothermal derives from Mediterranean.
The formation of bottom waters by halothermal dynamics is considered to be one to two orders of magnitude weaker than in thermohaline systems.
References
- Kennett, J.P. & Stott, L.D., 1990, Proteus and Proto-Oceanus, Paleogene oceans as revealed from Antarctic stable isotope results, ODP Leg 113. Proceedings Ocean Drilling Program, Science Results 113, 865–880.
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