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Labrador Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006828

A cold ocean current that flows southward along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland, originating from the Arctic Ocean. It transports cold, fresh water and icebergs into the North Atlantic, influencing regional climate and marine ecosystems. The Labrador Current contributes to the formation of dense water in the Labrador Sea, a key component of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006828
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006828",
  "term": "Labrador Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold ocean current that flows southward along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland, originating from the Arctic Ocean. It transports cold, fresh water and icebergs into the North Atlantic, influencing regional climate and marine ecosystems. The Labrador Current contributes to the formation of dense water in the Labrador Sea, a key component of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/labrador-current/"
}

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