Geostrophic current

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Definition of Geostrophic current:
A current controlled by a balance between a pressure-gradient force and the Coriolis deflection. [1]
This is the common definition for Geostrophic current, other definitions can be discussed in the article


References

  1. Pinet P.R. 1998.Invitation to Oceanography. Jones and Barlett Publishers. p. 508