The equatorial Kuroshio Current, which flows north from the Philippines washes the east coast of the island. Its warmer temperatures have a profound influence on climate, while its consistent flow pattern intrigues scientists.
黑潮發源於菲律賓東方，往北一直流到日本附近，由於它從南北上，溫度比周圍其他海水高，所以不但影響流經沿岸陸地的氣候，甚至挾帶暖而濕的空氣同行，一路製造「事端」，常讓氣象預測人員感到頭痛。