Concept information
Preferred term
ANTICYCLONES/CYCLONES
Definition
- An anticyclone is a dome of air that exerts relatively high atmospheric pressure compared with the surrounding air at a given level. A cyclone is a weather system characterised by relatively low surface air pressure at a given level and a closed cyclonic wind circulation. (en)
Broader concept
- ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/178694aa-5f0a-4de5-a193-74e323dc6aa9
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