Drake passage ( UPSC Prelims)

News Context

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has hit the Drake Passage, situated between Argentina and Chile. The location is between Cape Horn (the southernmost point of South America) and the South Shetland Islands (north of the Antarctic Peninsula). The water in this area predominantly flows from west to east, contributing to the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. This region is recognized for its stormy seas and icy conditions.