Gradient current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006016",
  "term": "Gradient current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An ocean current driven by horizontal differences in water density, which create pressure gradients within the water column. These density variations arise from differences in temperature and salinity, leading to a slope in the isobaric surfaces. The current flows perpendicular to the pressure gradient, balanced by the Coriolis force, and is a key component of large-scale ocean circulation.",
  "see_also": [
    "geostrophic current"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gradient-current/"
}