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Agulhas Current [ə′gəl·əs ′kər·ənt] (oceanography) A fast current flowing in a southwestward direction along the southeastern coast of Africa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Agulhas Current flows into the area from the
northeast, while the prevailing winds in the region blow from the
southwest. Waves
generated in the Southern Atlantic meet the warm Agulhas current where
the continental shelf juts out into the Indian Ocean setting up
conditions that form gigantic waves that are responsible for sinking
more than one round-the-cape sailor and many large tankers coming out of
Mideast oil terminals, according to MaxWave scientist Dr. The Agulhas Current is a prime target for such an effort. |
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