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Major ridge

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007095

An elongated area of relatively high atmospheric pressure, characterized by an outward bulging of isobars or contours on a weather map. This feature indicates a region of stable, sinking air, often associated with fair weather and clear skies. Major ridges can steer weather systems and influence regional temperature patterns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007095
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007095",
  "term": "Major ridge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An elongated area of relatively high atmospheric pressure, characterized by an outward bulging of isobars or contours on a weather map. This feature indicates a region of stable, sinking air, often associated with fair weather and clear skies. Major ridges can steer weather systems and influence regional temperature patterns.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/major-ridge/"
}

Record 5,786 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.