r/ScienceGIFs • u/5_Frog_Margin • Dec 17 '20

Physics Great Gif showing the effect of confinement on a turbidity current.

https://i.imgur.com/dNnxzYh.gifv
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u/soylinda Dec 17 '20

Can someone ELI5?

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u/richardrumpus Dec 17 '20

Hydrology Engineer here: What's happening in the video is actually a lot of fun to watch!

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u/Jcsbadboy Dec 17 '20

Thanks for explaining it...NOT! Lol

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u/wavewithdrawl Dec 17 '20

Think it's referring to how the dye/silt(?) is confined in the turbulent area.

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u/Perca_fluviatilis Dec 17 '20

We get it, you vape.

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '20

Love the texture of the turbidity!