Definition of density-driven circulation

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density-driven circulation

The term 'density-driven circulation' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' variations in salinity create variations in density in estuaries. these variations in density create horizontal pressure gradients, which drive estuarine circulation'.

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