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Term Name | Southern Ocean |
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Term Accession | GAZ:00000373 |
Aspect | GAZ |
Synonyms (2) | Antarctic Ocean {alternative name}, South Polar Ocean {alternative name} |
Definition | The oceanic division completely in Earth's southern hemisphere encircling Antarctica, comprising the southernmost waters of the World Ocean south of 60degS latitude. However, the Southern Ocean's northern boundary is not precise. Instead, the Antarctic Convergence, an ocean zone which fluctuates seasonally, separates the Southern Ocean from other oceans. This dynamic, natural boundary is formed by the convergence of two circumpolar currents, one easterly flowing and one westerly. |
Comment | None |