Why is the drake passage so violent?

Question

From what I’ve read its because there’s no landmass to impede current flow. But isn’t the same true for the world’s major oceans? Or is it like a venturi effect with currents?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

I believe it’s because of a lack of landmass to impede current flow and the narrow passage between the Antarctic peninsula and the southern tip of South America.