Oxygen depletion in inland water bodies
Nature
Thermohaline stratification and its effect on vertical circulation can cause the development of water bodies with low oxygen content. Oxygen depletion may be caused by the oxygen demand of decaying organic material, such as algal blooms.
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Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Fundamental sciences » Non-metallic chemical elements
Hydrology » Rivers and lakes
Societal problems » Inadequacy
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
1A4N
J5434
DOCID
12054340
D7NID
177854
Last update
Oct 4, 2020