Question

Why is there a complete change in the direction of ocean currents between summer and winter in the indian ocean

Answer 1

Answer:

Normally moving counter-clockwise, in the winter the Indian Ocean gyre reverses direction due to the seasonal winds of the South Asian Monsoon. In the summer, the land is warmer than the ocean, so surface winds blow from the ocean to the land.

Answer 2

Answer:

The currents in the North Indian Ocean are affected by the landmass of Eurasia and the monsoon winds. Hence there is a change in the direction of the currents from season to season in response to the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons.