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South Indian Ocean Current

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009068

A broad, eastward-flowing ocean current located in the southern Indian Ocean, generally between 30°S and 40°S latitude. This current is part of the larger Antarctic Circumpolar Current system, though it is influenced by regional wind patterns. It transports heat and salt across the basin, affecting regional climate and marine ecosystems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009068
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "South Indian Ocean Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A broad, eastward-flowing ocean current located in the southern Indian Ocean, generally between 30°S and 40°S latitude. This current is part of the larger Antarctic Circumpolar Current system, though it is influenced by regional wind patterns. It transports heat and salt across the basin, affecting regional climate and marine ecosystems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/south-indian-ocean-current/"
}

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