sub-surface

noun

1. the layer just below the surface of water, the earth, etc

Example Sentences

Ruoff elaborates, "The presence of such a high concentration of carbon 'dissolved' in a gallium-rich alloy could be unexpected, as carbon is reported to be not soluble in gallium. This may explain why this region is amorphous -- while all other regions of the solidified liquid metal are crystalline. This sub-surface region is where our diamonds nucleate and grow and we thus focused on it."

From Science Daily

As the oceans rise, that sub-surface saltwater pushes farther inland, and wells that have delivered pure water for generations can suddenly turn salty.

From Science Daily

Siegel compared this to humans intentionally annihilating a group of single-celled organisms in Europa's sub-surface oceans.

From Salon

A new study, by scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Exeter, explored large volume samples of sub-surface water collected from transects through the Barents Sea to quantify, characterise and determine distribution of microplastics in this region, with a focus on potential impacts to zooplankton.

From Science Daily

And Tokyo has quietly built up a large and effective naval force, complete with major surface and sub-surface components, while two light aircraft carriers, armed with F-35 fighter jets, are coming online.

From Washington Times