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Earth and Space Sciences · Glossary

What is Ocean gateway?

Definition 26.6 University Earth and Space Sciences — Year 2 · Chapter 26 — Climate over Geological Time

An ocean gateway is a strait or passage between two oceans whose opening, closing or deepening by plate motion changes the exchange of water, heat and salt between them, and so the ocean circulation.

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