Continuous flow of water generated by oceanic gyres and formed by warm currents on the surface of tropical seas that flow towards the poles on the western side of the ocean, carrying heat to cooler regions. (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3z6v2LK)
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DeCS ID:
25113
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DDCS025113
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