Hadley regime
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006144
The global atmospheric circulation pattern characterized by the Hadley cells, which are large-scale tropical overturning circulations. Warm, moist air rises near the equator, flows poleward at high altitudes, sinks in the subtropics, and returns to the equator as trade winds. This regime is responsible for the distribution of tropical rainfall and subtropical deserts.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006144 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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