The evolution of thermohaline structure in a closed estuary

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The evolution of thermohaline structure in a closed estuary

Journal Article (1990)

Author(s)

J. H. Slinger (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR))

J. L. Largier (Scripps Institution of Oceanography)

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Mixing Stratification Eddy diffusivity Impoundment Palmiet estuary Thermohaline structure

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https://doi.org/10.1080/10183469.1990.10557367 Final published version

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Publication Year

1990

Language

English

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Journal title

Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences

Issue number

1-2

Volume number

16

Pages (from-to)

60-77

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Abstract

Following the closure of the mouth of the Palmiet estuary in February 1988, the thermohaline structure was recorded at approximate weekly intervals. The evolution of the two-layer structure was studied and the mixing processes causing the changes were determined. Vertical diffusivities were computed and the qualitative understanding of the slow mixing rates in the deep pools was confirmed. The study indicates a probable summer condition of the estuary following upstream impoundment.