What causes coastal upwelling off the Oregon coast?

What causes coastal upwelling off the Oregon coast?



Answer: Prevailing winds are from the north and the Coriolis force deflects water to the right, away from the coast. This induces water from below to be upwelled to fill the space along the coast.

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