gyre Synonym

Synonyme gyre

whirl - vortex - spiral - swirl - eddy - maelstrom - twirl - rotation - spin - twist - gyration - helix - loop - circuit - revolution - circle - turn - coil - roll - wheel - round - cycle - ring - orbit - reel - wind - curve - arc - bend - meander - whirlpool - turbulence - current - flow - stream - wave - surge - ripple - undulation - oscillation - fluctuation - motion - movement


A gyre is a large system of rotating ocean currents, typically driven by global wind patterns and forces created by Earth's rotation. These currents form circular patterns in the world's oceans and play a crucial role in regulating global climate by redistributing heat from the equator to the poles. Gyres can be found in all the major oceans and are important for marine life as they help transport nutrients and organisms across vast distances.

Category: Science Tags: Ocean Current Circulation


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