What is another word for upwelling?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌpwəlɪŋ] (IPA) 
Upwelling is a term used to describe the movement of water from deeper to shallower depths, usually accompanied by a surge of nutrient-rich water. Synonyms for upwelling include: uplifting, emergence, ascension, rising, surfacing, emanation, outflow, outpouring, effusion, overflowing, venting, discharge, ejection, and exudation. These terms are most commonly used to describe geological processes, such as the uplift of sedimentary strata or the movement of magma in volcanic systems. However, they can also be applied to ecological or oceanographic processes, such as the emergence of larvae from the seafloor or the outflow of cold water to the surface.
