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Module 4 Density Flow
Marsili's Demonstration

It is marvelous that such an old experiment showing surface and subsurface flow due to density differences of solute concentrations can explain phenomena both in the Mediterranean Sea and the northern Gulf of Alaska.

Lesson Plan: Check out this lesson plan that tells you what you need and how to do the demonstration.

Audio: Listen to a real teacher explain techniques to help perform the lab demonstration and how it relates to physical oceanography.

Demo Movie: Now see the real lab demonstration as it happens.

Animation: Expand your understanding of the oceanographic concept with topside and underwater views of color-coded currents in Hinchinbrook Entrance, Alaska.

Funding from National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Award # NAG 13-02042