What Does CCD Stand For?
CCD stands for Carbonate Compensation Depth
Carbonate Compensation Depth (CCD) refers to the oceanic depth at which the rate of supply of calcium carbonate to the seafloor is balanced by the rate of dissolution. Below this depth, calcium carbonate sediments dissolve faster than they accumulate, resulting in a predominance of non-calcareous sediments. The CCD is influenced by factors such as water temperature, pressure, and carbon dioxide levels, playing a crucial role in marine geology and paleoceanography by indicating historical changes in ocean chemistry and biological activity.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym