The measured temperature and salinity profiles at a location are shown in the Figure below. What is the mixed-layer depth at this location? Temperature, T[C] 10 12 14 OL eqp) deunsse

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The measured temperature and salinity profiles at a location are shown in the Figure below.
What is the mixed-layer depth at this location?
Temperature, T[C]
6
10
12
14
10
30.0
30.5
31.0
31.5
Practical Salinity, S
Pressure, P (dbar)
OL
Transcribed Image Text:The measured temperature and salinity profiles at a location are shown in the Figure below. What is the mixed-layer depth at this location? Temperature, T[C] 6 10 12 14 10 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.5 Practical Salinity, S Pressure, P (dbar) OL
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