Oceanographic Phenomena

noun a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool

verb to move in a circular way, creating a whirlpool

• The water in the river formed a swirling eddy as it flowed around the large rock.
• I watched the leaves get caught in the eddy of the stream as they floated by.
• Dude, did you see that sick eddy in the river? It was crazy!
• Her thoughts were like a whirlpool, swirling around in an eddy of confusion.

noun a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance

• The tsunami warning system detected a large wave approaching the coast.
• Did you hear about the tsunami warning issued for the coastal areas?
• That tsunami was gnarly, dude!
• The sudden influx of emails was like a tsunami hitting my inbox.

noun instability or disturbance in a situation or process

• The pilot warned the passengers about potential turbulence during the flight.
• Hold on tight, we might hit some turbulence up ahead!
• I hate flying through turbulence, it makes me feel queasy.
• The company experienced financial turbulence due to poor decision-making.

noun a current in a fluid that results from convection, especially one in the atmosphere or ocean that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another

• Convection currents are responsible for the movement of magma beneath the Earth's crust.
• You can see convection currents in action when you boil water in a pot.
• The convection currents in the atmosphere are like nature's air conditioning.
• Just like convection currents distribute heat, ideas can spread and influence people in a similar way.

adjective relating to or produced by the action of heated water, especially when it is underground

• The hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor release hot, mineral-rich water into the surrounding environment.
• Scientists are studying the hydrothermal activity in the area to understand its impact on marine life.
• I heard there's some crazy hydrothermal stuff going on down there, like underwater geysers or something.
• The team's collaboration was like a hydrothermal process, constantly generating new ideas and innovations.