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I think it's that, as the lava sinks to the ocean floor, it warms the colder, nutrient rich water at depth and causes it to rise.
by alikim 7y ago
I think it's that, as the lava sinks to the ocean floor, it warms the colder, nutrient rich water at depth and causes it to rise.
- pvaldes 7y agoExactly this. Warm water is less dense than cold water and "floats" over it. The volcano has created a temporary nursery for fishes basically.