deep ocean convection and sources of meltwater during the Last Interglacial. The results, published Oct. 27 in the journal ...

Most of our winds are caused by convection currents occurring on a big scale in air. Many ocean currents are also due to convection currents.

Convection explains why hot air balloons rise, and also why it is often hotter in the lofts of houses than downstairs. Convection is also seen on a much bigger scale in our weather and ocean currents.