Countertrades
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004739
Winds that blow in a direction opposite to the prevailing trade winds, typically found at higher altitudes above the trade wind belt. These upper-level winds are part of the return flow of the Hadley cell circulation. They transport air poleward, completing the tropical atmospheric circulation loop.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004739 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "Winds that blow in a direction opposite to the prevailing trade winds, typically found at higher altitudes above the trade wind belt. These upper-level winds are part of the return flow of the Hadley cell circulation. They transport air poleward, completing the tropical atmospheric circulation loop.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/countertrades/"
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