Conditions Associated With: Flashcards

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ITCZ

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  • intertropical convergence zone
  • Calm and light variable winds
    Alternating
  • Squalls, heavy rain and thunderstorms

Gail’s do not occur here

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Tradewinds

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  • Blow throughout the year, but very little in direction
  • Average strength force 3 to 4 plus -6
  • Occasional squalls

Gales are rare

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Subtropical anticyclones

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  • Usually warm
  • Seemingly ( Quas) permanent features of the Earth general circulation
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Bass ballots law

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  • Standing with your back to the true wind in northern hemisphere the centre of low pressure will be on your left left-hand side.
  • Northern hemisphere Centre of will be on left-hand side
  • vice versa Southern hemisphere. Low on right.
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