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Category: Pressure Systems

link to Understanding Atmospheric Pressure & The Effects It Has On Weather Phenomena

Understanding Atmospheric Pressure & The Effects It Has On Weather Phenomena

Atmospheric pressure varies so much, you would have to have weather station one yard apart from each other to get a truly accurate analysis. Changes in pressure result from a change in the quantity...

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link to Upper Air Pressure Chart Explanation and Analysis

Upper Air Pressure Chart Explanation and Analysis

For the last 50 years, meteorologists have analyzed weather maps of upper air conditions using constant pressure surfaces. These charts are prepared for several mandatory pressure levels twice daily...

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link to Types Of Pressure Systems & Semi-Permanent Highs and Lows

Types Of Pressure Systems & Semi-Permanent Highs and Lows

The general circulation of the atmosphere refers to the flow of air over the entire globe. It serves to transport warm air from tropical regions poleward and maintains a return flow of cold air from...

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link to Frontal Systems & Types of Fronts Found on Weather Charts

Frontal Systems & Types of Fronts Found on Weather Charts

To understand frontal systems and the atmospheric dynamics, refer to the article on air masses and their source regions. Fronts are the separation between air masses and the leading edge of an air...

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