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ALEUTIAN LOW [1 record]

Record 1 2002-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A semi-permanent, subpolar area of low pressure located in the Gulf of Alaska near the Aleutian Islands.

CONT

Aleutian low. Its presence on mean pressure charts arises from the frequent appearance of depressions in this region.

OBS

It is a generating area for storms and migratory lows often reach maximum intensity in this area. It is most active during the late fall to late spring. During the summer, it is weaker, retreating towards the North Pole and becoming almost nonexistent. During this time, the North Pacific High pressure system dominates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Dépression semi-permanente de la région nommée.

CONT

Une des conséquences du fort épisode El Niño de 1997 - 1998 a été le creusement de la dépression des Aléoutiennes, vaste zone de basse pression semi-permanente sur le nord-est de l'océan Pacifique.

OBS

dépression des Aléoutes; dépression des Aléoutiennes : Sur les cartes moyennes, elle correspond à la présence fréquente de dépressions dans cette région.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
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