Absolute dynamic topography takes into account sea surface height due to mean currents, plus the ocean circulation variations (or sea surface anomalies). Associated geostrophic current velocities, computed from the topography slope, show the current stream, with its meanders. The Kuroshio (ou KuroShivo) is the equivalent of the Gulf Stream for the western boundary of North Pacific. It's a strong curent, with many meanders.

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