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Record 1 2012-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

What causes the negative tilt? (1) Strong middle and upper level winds wrapping around the base of the trough. (2) A strong jet streak near the base of a trough. (3) A ridge to the east of the trough (like a sideways inverted trough). (4) Occlusion of low pressure.

Key term(s)
  • trough base

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère

Spanish

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