Humboldt Current
cold, low-salinity eastern boundary current that flows north along the western coast of South America from southern Chile to northern Peru
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Humboldt Current
Summary
Humboldt Current is an ocean current[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Humboldt Current is in the country of Peru[3].
- Humboldt Current is in the country of Chile[4].
- Humboldt Current is on the body of water Pacific Ocean[5].
- Humboldt Current's instance of is recorded as ocean current[6].
- Alexander von Humboldt is named after Humboldt Current[7].
- Humboldt Current is part of ocean gyre[8].
- Humboldt Current is part of South Pacific Gyre[9].
- Humboldt Current's Commons category is recorded as Humboldt Current[10].
- Humboldt Current's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Fluid dynamics[11].
Body
Geography
Country listings include Peru[3], a sovereign state[12], in Peru[13], founded in 1821[14] and Chile[4], a sovereign state[15], in Chile[16], founded in 1810[17]. Humboldt Current is on the body of water Pacific Ocean[5]. Part of include ocean gyre[8] and South Pacific Gyre[9], an ocean gyre[18].
Designation and Status
Humboldt Current's instance of is recorded as ocean current[6].
History and Context
Alexander von Humboldt is named after Humboldt Current[7].
Why It Matters
Humboldt Current has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]