South Pacific Current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009071",
  "term": "South Pacific Current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold, broad, slow-moving ocean current that flows eastward across the South Pacific Ocean between approximately 40°S and 50°S latitude. It forms the southern segment of the South Pacific Gyre and is driven by the prevailing westerly winds in the region. This current connects the eastward-turning Tasman Front to the west with the northward-flowing Peru Current along the coast of South America, completing the large-scale subtropical circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/south-pacific-current/"
}