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Benguela Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003885

A broad, cold ocean current that flows northward along the west coast of Southern Africa, originating from the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich waters. This current is a major component of the South Atlantic gyre and significantly influences the climate of the adjacent landmass, contributing to the aridity of the Namib Desert. Its upwelling supports a highly productive marine ecosystem.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003885
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Benguela Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A broad, cold ocean current that flows northward along the west coast of Southern Africa, originating from the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich waters. This current is a major component of the South Atlantic gyre and significantly influences the climate of the adjacent landmass, contributing to the aridity of the Namib Desert. Its upwelling supports a highly productive marine ecosystem.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/benguela-current/"
}

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