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Pacific high

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007779

A semi-permanent high-pressure system located over the eastern North Pacific Ocean. It is a dominant feature of the atmospheric circulation in the region, influencing weather patterns along the west coast of North America, particularly during summer. This high-pressure cell steers storm tracks and affects precipitation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007779
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
SynonymsPacific anticyclone
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007779",
  "term": "Pacific high",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A semi-permanent high-pressure system located over the eastern North Pacific Ocean. It is a dominant feature of the atmospheric circulation in the region, influencing weather patterns along the west coast of North America, particularly during summer. This high-pressure cell steers storm tracks and affects precipitation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Pacific anticyclone"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pacific-high/"
}

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