Upper-level anticyclone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009912",
  "term": "Upper-level anticyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A high-pressure system located in the middle or upper troposphere, characterized by clockwise circulation in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. These systems are often associated with sinking air, clear skies, and stable atmospheric conditions. They can steer surface weather systems and influence regional climate patterns.",
  "synonyms": [
    "upper-level high",
    "upper anticyclone",
    "upper high",
    "high-level anticyclone",
    "high aloft"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/upper-level-anticyclone/"
}