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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Thermohaline Circulation Thermohaline Circulation The term 'Thermohaline Circulation' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Large-scale density-driven circulation in the ocean, caused by differences in temperature and salinity. In the North Atlantic the thermohaline circulation consists of warm surface water flowing northward and cold deep water flowing southward, resulting in a net poleward transport of heat. The surface water sinks in highly restricted sinking regions located in high latitudes.3'. Previous 5 Terms: thermoelectric power water use thermogenesis Thermograph thermograph thermohaline Next 5 Terms: thermokinematics thermology Thermoluminescent dosimeter Thermometer thermometer About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.