Scientists have measured the most powerful current that helps drive the circulation of the Southern Ocean, paving the way for more accurate climate models.

Australian oceanographer Steve Rintoul from the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research in Hobart says the current is impressive.

"The current carries about 8 million cubic metres per second of water to the north and that's about the equivalent of 40 times the flow of the world's largest river," Dr Rintoul said, referring to the Amazon River.

Scientists have known there are three currents that transport water from Antarctica towards the equator.

These currents are driven by cold, oxygen-rich water that sinks to the deep ocean at Antarctica and flows northwards.

"This current that we've measured is part of a global pattern of ocean currents, which we oftenpalette. The suspended airplane light comes from Estelle Stanger Antiques.

Peeking into the living room from the front entryway. Irwin added the plaster dental molding to the apartment ceilings. The 17th-century Flemish table purchased in South Africa is often used for dining. A late 19th-century leather-and-brass studded chair from was found during an antiquing trip to Farmington, Ct.

A mythological painting purchased from Estelle Stanger Antiques hangs near a brass-studded chair found in Farmington, Ct. An orchid-filled 1910 jardinière was purchased in Paris.

Above: Irwin’s cane collection.

Left: The wooden hippo belonged to Irwin’s grandfather.

Above: Looking across the living-dining room. A neutral-toned rug from Armani covers the floor. A triptych by British artist Terry Shave hangs on the rear wall of the dining area.

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