geophysical fluid dynamics

The study of the naturally occurring, large-scale flows in the atmosphere and oceans, such as in weather patterns, atmospheric fronts, ocean currents, coastal upwelling, and the El Nino phenomenon.

Related terms:

• upper-atmosphere dynamics
• Exploration of Precious stones by means of Geophysical Methods
• International Geophysical Year
• fluid geometry
• Fluid Inclusion
• fluid saturation
• reservoir fluid
• annular fluid inclusion
• pore fluid factor