The horizontal movement of water by wind can lead to vertical movement in surface water.

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This is called wind-induced vertical movement. When the vertical movement brings cold, deep water towards the surface, it is called upwelling. This vertical movement brings nutrients up to the surface. There the downward movement of water, downwelling, can also occur. Information can be found in the section Wind Can Cause Vertical Movement of Ocean Water.

The Horizontal Movement of Water by Wind Can Lead to Vertical