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Subtropics

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009366

The geographical and climatic zones located immediately poleward of the tropics, generally between 23.5 and 40 degrees latitude in both hemispheres. These regions are characterized by warm to hot summers and mild winters, with distinct seasonal changes. Many of the world's deserts and Mediterranean climates are found within the subtropics.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009366
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009366",
  "term": "Subtropics",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The geographical and climatic zones located immediately poleward of the tropics, generally between 23.5 and 40 degrees latitude in both hemispheres. These regions are characterized by warm to hot summers and mild winters, with distinct seasonal changes. Many of the world's deserts and Mediterranean climates are found within the subtropics.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/subtropics/"
}

Record 9,308 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.