The flow of this " bottom current" creates migrating dunes, ripples and ribbon-shaped patterns in the sediment and mud along the ocean floor that have given scientists insights into its strength.

这种“海底暗流”的流动在海底的沉积物和泥浆中形成了迁移的沙丘、涟漪和带状图案，这让科学家们了解了它的强度。