Equatorial Countercurrent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005417",
  "term": "Equatorial Countercurrent",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An eastward-flowing ocean current located near the equator, situated between the westward-flowing North and South Equatorial Currents. This current is driven by a combination of wind stress patterns and pressure gradients, often appearing as a narrow, swift flow. In the Pacific Ocean, it is particularly strong and well-defined.",
  "see_also": [
    "North Equatorial Countercurrent",
    "South Equatorial Countercurrent"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/equatorial-countercurrent/"
}