Ekman velocity
= Ekman velocity
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Ekman velocity is a concept from physical oceanography that describes the velocity of water movement in the upper layers of the ocean as a result of the balance between wind stress and the Coriolis effect. It is derived from the Ekman layer, which is a part of the ocean that responds to wind forcing. When wind blows across the surface of the ocean, it exerts a stress on the water surface.