Oceanic observations indicate that abyssal mixing occurs near rough topography. How locally mixed fluid interacts with the ambient fluid is an open question. Laboratory experiments explore localized vertical boundary mixing within a body of linearly stratified, rotating fluid. A single oscillating bar produces a small region of turbulence along the wall at mid depth. Mixed fluid quickly reaches a steady state height set by a turbulent-buoyant balance, independent of rotation. ...
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