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California Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004111

A cool ocean current flowing equatorward along the western edge of North America, extending from British Columbia to Baja California. This current is a component of the North Pacific Gyre and brings cold, nutrient-rich waters to the coastal regions, influencing regional climate and marine ecosystems. Its upwelling processes support a highly productive marine environment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004111
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004111",
  "term": "California Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cool ocean current flowing equatorward along the western edge of North America, extending from British Columbia to Baja California. This current is a component of the North Pacific Gyre and brings cold, nutrient-rich waters to the coastal regions, influencing regional climate and marine ecosystems. Its upwelling processes support a highly productive marine environment.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/california-current/"
}

Record 1,395 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.