GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Labrador Current
The Labrador Current carries cold, relatively fresh water generally southward along Labrador and Newfoundland. It connects Arctic-influenced waters with the northwestern Atlantic shelf system.
Fast Facts
- It follows Canada’s eastern continental margin.
- It can transport sea ice and icebergs southward.
- It influences conditions near the Grand Banks.
Connected lessons
- Labrador CurrentMap, explanation and practice
- Across the Arctic gatewaysGuided exploration
- Climatic transitions along the AmericasGuided exploration
- North Atlantic connectionsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Labrador SeaRelated places
- Grand BanksRelated places
- Gulf StreamRelated places
- Humboldt CurrentCompare with