Internal lee waves are a player in ocean dynamics that may make an important contribution to deep-ocean mixing. They warrant serious consideration for inclusion in the next generation of climate models.
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MacKinnon, J. Mountain waves in the deep ocean. Nature 501, 321–322 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/501321a
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