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upwelling
(English) Divergence of water currents or the movement of surface water away from land can lead to a `welling-up' of cold nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths, often associated with great production of fish and fisheries. (See also: divergence)
upwelling
(Portuguese) Divergência de correntes de água ou o movimento das águas de superfície que pode levar à ressurgência de águas profundas mais ricas em nutrientes. (See also: divergence)

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