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North Atlantic Current

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noun

  1. 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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During the glacial interval, the North Atlantic Current did not extend as far into the high northern latitudes.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

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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