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Canary Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004124

A cold ocean current that flows southward along the northwest coast of Africa, originating from the North Atlantic Current. This current is part of the North Atlantic Gyre and brings cooler waters to the region, influencing the climate of the Canary Islands and the adjacent continental coast. It contributes to the arid conditions found in the Sahara Desert coastal areas.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004124
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004124",
  "term": "Canary Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold ocean current that flows southward along the northwest coast of Africa, originating from the North Atlantic Current. This current is part of the North Atlantic Gyre and brings cooler waters to the region, influencing the climate of the Canary Islands and the adjacent continental coast. It contributes to the arid conditions found in the Sahara Desert coastal areas.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/canary-current/"
}

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