Origins of Earth's most powerful ocean current revealed
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current transports over 100 times more water than all of Earth's rivers combined.
Summary
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) circulates around Antarctica, unimpeded by land masses, making it a critical element in oceanic systems.
This current is responsible for transporting an immense volume of water, exceeding that of all rivers on Earth combined by a significant margin.
Understanding the formation and dynamics of the ACC is essential for assessing its influence on global climate regulation and oceanic circulation patterns.
Updates
Update at 04:07 UTC on 2026-04-07
ScienceDaily reported A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research shows it didn’t form just.
Sources: ScienceDaily