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Indonesian Throughflow

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006506

The flow of warm, fresh surface water from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean through the straits and passages of the Indonesian archipelago. This oceanic current system transports a substantial amount of heat and freshwater, influencing global ocean circulation and climate patterns. Its magnitude is typically measured in Sverdrups, with estimates ranging from 10 to 15 Sv.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006506
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006506",
  "term": "Indonesian Throughflow",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The flow of warm, fresh surface water from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean through the straits and passages of the Indonesian archipelago. This oceanic current system transports a substantial amount of heat and freshwater, influencing global ocean circulation and climate patterns. Its magnitude is typically measured in Sverdrups, with estimates ranging from 10 to 15 Sv.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/indonesian-throughflow/"
}

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