Easterlies

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000824",
  "term": "Easterlies",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "Global wind patterns that blow from the east, primarily found in the polar regions and the tropics. The polar easterlies are cold, dry winds blowing from the polar high-pressure areas, while the trade winds are tropical easterlies. These winds are a direct result of the Coriolis effect acting on air moving towards lower pressure.",
    "Any winds with components from the east."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "trade winds"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/easterlies/"
}