Wind-driven current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010277",
  "term": "Wind-driven current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An ocean current generated by the transfer of momentum from the wind to the sea surface. The frictional drag of the wind on the water creates a surface current, which then influences deeper layers through internal friction and the Coriolis effect. These currents are a primary component of the upper ocean circulation, such as the Ekman spiral.",
  "see_also": [
    "surface current"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-driven-current/"
}