high-pressure system
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concept
A high-pressure system is a large-scale region of the atmosphere where air is descending and spreading outward at the surface, typically bringing clear skies and stable, calm weather conditions.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| semi-permanent pressure system | 2 |
| semi-permanent anticyclone | 1 |
| semi-permanent high-pressure area | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Beaufort High atmospheric pressure system | — |
| South Atlantic High | semi-permanent anticyclone |
| Bermuda High | semi-permanent pressure system |
| Icelandic Low | semi-permanent pressure system |
| North Atlantic High | semi-permanent high-pressure area |