Azores high
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000252
Alternate term for Bermuda High - a semi-permanent, subtropical area of high pressure in the North Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of North America that migrates east and west with varying central pressure. Depending on the season, it has different names. When it is displaced westward, during the Northern Hemispheric summer and fall, the center is located in the western North Atlantic, near Bermuda. In the winter and early spring, it is primarily centered near the Azores in the eastern part of the North Atlantic. Also known as Azores High.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000252 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | Bermuda High |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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"term": "Azores high",
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"definition": "Alternate term for Bermuda High - a semi-permanent, subtropical area of high pressure in the North Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of North America that migrates east and west with varying central pressure. Depending on the season, it has different names. When it is displaced westward, during the Northern Hemispheric summer and fall, the center is located in the western North Atlantic, near Bermuda. In the winter and early spring, it is primarily centered near the Azores in the eastern part of the North Atlantic. Also known as Azores High.",
"synonyms": [
"Bermuda High"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/azores-high/"
}
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