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Peru/Chile Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007882

A cold, eastern boundary current flowing northward along the western coast of South America, also known as the Humboldt Current. It brings cold, nutrient-rich waters from the Antarctic, supporting a highly productive marine ecosystem. This current significantly influences the climate of coastal Peru and Chile, leading to arid conditions and frequent fog.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007882
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007882",
  "term": "Peru/Chile Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold, eastern boundary current flowing northward along the western coast of South America, also known as the Humboldt Current. It brings cold, nutrient-rich waters from the Antarctic, supporting a highly productive marine ecosystem. This current significantly influences the climate of coastal Peru and Chile, leading to arid conditions and frequent fog.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/peru-chile-current/"
}

Record 6,967 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.