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Equatorial trough

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005425

A persistent zone of low atmospheric pressure found near the equator, often associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This trough is a region where trade winds from both hemispheres converge, leading to rising air, cloud formation, and precipitation. Its position shifts seasonally with the sun's zenith.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005425
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005425",
  "term": "Equatorial trough",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A persistent zone of low atmospheric pressure found near the equator, often associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This trough is a region where trade winds from both hemispheres converge, leading to rising air, cloud formation, and precipitation. Its position shifts seasonally with the sun's zenith.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/equatorial-trough/"
}

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