What is the Gulf Stream?

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What is the Gulf Stream?

The Gulf Stream is a powerful warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows along the eastern coast of the United States before crossing the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe. It is a significant part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and plays a crucial role in regulating the climate by transferring heat from the tropics to higher latitudes.