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BELT HIGH PRESSURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

subtropical ridge: A large belt of high pressure located around 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres and characterized by mostly calm winds.

Key term(s)
  • high pressure belt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

crête subtropicale : Large ceinture de hautes pressions située autour de 30 degrés de latitude dans les deux hémisphères, caractérisée par des vents plutôt faibles.

Spanish

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