Horizontal pressure force

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006276",
  "term": "Horizontal pressure force",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The force exerted on an air parcel due to differences in atmospheric pressure across a horizontal distance. This force acts from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure, driving the initial motion of air. It is a primary force in the atmosphere, responsible for initiating wind and influencing its direction.",
  "see_also": [
    "pressure force"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/horizontal-pressure-force/"
}