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Arctic Zone

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003617

A geographical region surrounding the North Pole, characterized by extremely cold temperatures, permafrost, and a unique ecosystem adapted to harsh conditions. In climatology, it is often defined by the 10°C (50°F) July isotherm or the tree line. This zone experiences long, dark winters and short, cool summers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003617
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
SynonymsNorth Frigid Zone
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003617",
  "term": "Arctic Zone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A geographical region surrounding the North Pole, characterized by extremely cold temperatures, permafrost, and a unique ecosystem adapted to harsh conditions. In climatology, it is often defined by the 10°C (50°F) July isotherm or the tree line. This zone experiences long, dark winters and short, cool summers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "North Frigid Zone"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/arctic-zone/"
}

Record 670 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.