North Atlantic Current

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noun

an ocean current flowing NE toward the British Isles, formed by the convergence of the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current SE of Newfoundland.

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North Atlantic Current

The team speculates that this movement may be mirroring the North Atlantic Current, in which seawater flows from west to east.

From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024

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