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South Equatorial Current [′sau̇th ‚ek·wə′tȯr·ē·əl ′kə·rənt] (oceanography) Any of several ocean currents, flowing westward, driven by the southeast trade winds blowing over the tropical oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and extending slightly north of the equator. Also known as Equatorial Current. 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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| If the cycle has a beginning point, it is generally considered to be off the coast of North Africa, at roughly 10-degrees north, where the warm South Equatorial Current flows westward under the Trade Winds. The diatoms creating the streak in the Pacific congregate and thrive at the convergence of the North Equatorial Countercurrent and the cooler, denser water of the South Equatorial Current sinking below it, the scientists assert. |
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