A geostrophic current is an oceanic current in which the pressure gradient force is balanced by the Coriolis effect. The direction of geostrophic flow is parallel to the isobars, with the high pressure to the right of the flow in the Northern Hemisphere, and the high pressure to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

What is meant by Geostrophic force?

The force acting on the wind at right angles to its direction of motion, from left to right in the Northern Hemisphere and from right to left in the Southern Hemisphere. See also geostrophic wind.

What is meant by Geostrophic?

geostrophic. / (ˌdʒiːəʊˈstrɒfɪk) / adjective. of, relating to, or caused by the force produced by the rotation of the earthgeostrophic wind.