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Strong saltwater inflow into the Baltic Sea detected

Saltwater inflows, such as the one now recorded, come along with oxygen-rich water that could aerate oxygen-poor, deeper basins of the Baltic Sea. (Photo: IOW / R. Prien)

A large influx of saltwater into the south-western Baltic Sea is currently being detected. The autonomous measuring station operated by the IOW at the Darss Sill has been measuring a strong inflow of salty water throughout the water column since 20.12.2023, which is a comparatively rare occurrence. Over Christmas day, it will become clear whether the inflow is similar in scale to the major saltwater intrusion in 2014. Saltwater inflows are accompanied by oxygen-rich water that could aerate oxygen-poor, deeper basins in the Baltic Sea, which in turn prevents the formation of toxic hydrogen sulphide.

 

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(for data visualisation see also: www.io-warnemuende.de/marnet-darss-sill.html; for enlarged photo view and more information please click on image)

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