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Guyana Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006139

A warm ocean current that flows westward along the northern coast of South America, originating from the North Brazil Current. It transports warm, low-salinity water into the Caribbean Sea. This current influences regional sea surface temperatures and precipitation patterns, affecting the climate of coastal areas in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006139
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Guyana Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A warm ocean current that flows westward along the northern coast of South America, originating from the North Brazil Current. It transports warm, low-salinity water into the Caribbean Sea. This current influences regional sea surface temperatures and precipitation patterns, affecting the climate of coastal areas in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/guyana-current/"
}

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