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Arctic high

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003610

A large, intense high-pressure system that forms over the Arctic regions, characterized by extremely cold, dense air. These highs are often semi-permanent features during the winter months, contributing to the formation of arctic air masses. They can extend southward, bringing severe cold outbreaks to mid-latitude continents.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003610
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsarctic anticyclone; polar anticyclone; polar high
See alsoGlacial anticyclone
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003610",
  "term": "Arctic high",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large, intense high-pressure system that forms over the Arctic regions, characterized by extremely cold, dense air. These highs are often semi-permanent features during the winter months, contributing to the formation of arctic air masses. They can extend southward, bringing severe cold outbreaks to mid-latitude continents.",
  "synonyms": [
    "arctic anticyclone",
    "polar anticyclone",
    "polar high"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "glacial anticyclone"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/arctic-high/"
}

Record 663 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.