North Atlantic Drift

views updated May 14 2018

North Atlantic Drift An oceanic surface current in the North Atlantic, which flows from the Grand Banks off New-foundland eastwards to north-western Europe, forming a northerly extension of the Gulf Stream. This diffuse, shallow and relatively warm current has an ameliorating influence on the climate of the coastal regions of north-western Europe.

North Atlantic Drift

views updated May 08 2018

North Atlantic Drift Oceanic surface current in the N. Atlantic, flowing from the Grand Banks off Newfoundland eastwards to north-western Europe and forming a northerly extension of the Gulf Stream. This diffuse, shallow and relatively warm current has an ameliorating influence on the climate of the coastal regions of north-western Europe.

About this article

North Atlantic Drift

All Sources -
Updated Aug 24 2016 About encyclopedia.com content Print Topic

NEARBY TERMS

North Atlantic Drift