= Antarctic Circumpolar Wave
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The Antarctic Circumpolar Wave (ACW) is a large-scale oceanic and atmospheric phenomenon that circulates around Antarctica in a wave-like manner, influencing the climate and oceanographic conditions in the Southern Ocean. It is characterized by oscillating patterns in sea surface temperature, sea level pressure, and other oceanic and atmospheric variables. The ACW is typically associated with the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), which flows around Antarctica and is the world's strongest ocean current.
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