China Coastal Current
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004279
A cold, southward-flowing ocean current that originates in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, extending along the coast of China. This current is strongest during the winter monsoon, bringing cold, low-salinity water southward. It significantly influences the regional climate and marine ecosystems along the Chinese coast.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004279 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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