Wouldn't underwater volcanic activity and thermal vents be able heat up at least some deep water and lower its density causing it to rise? At least on a local scale?
Or is the amount of heat/energy released in such areas and processes just too small to matter in any significant way?
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Wouldn't underwater volcanic activity and thermal vents be able heat up at least some deep water and lower its density causing it to rise? At least on a local scale?
Or is the amount of heat/energy released in such areas and processes just too small to matter in any significant way?