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Classification of Planetary Winds | Climatology | Geography

In this article we will discuss about the classification of planetary winds. The winds blowing almost in the same direction throughout the year are called prevailing or permanent winds. These are also called as invariable or planetary winds because they involve larger areas of the globe. On the other hand, winds with seasonal changes in their directions are called seasonal [...]

By |2017-03-11T08:28:27+00:00March 11, 2017|Climatology|Comments Off on Classification of Planetary Winds | Climatology | Geography

Tri-Cellular Meridional Circulation of the Atmosphere | Climatology | Geography

In this article we will discuss about the definition and cells of tri-cellular meridional circulation. Definition of Tri-Cellular Meridional Circulation: According to the old concept of the mechanism of general circulation of the atmosphere the movement of air is temperature dependent. In other words, tem­perature gradient causes air circulation on the earth's surface. According to the advocates of thermal school [...]

By |2017-03-11T08:24:03+00:00March 11, 2017|Atmosphere|Comments Off on Tri-Cellular Meridional Circulation of the Atmosphere | Climatology | Geography

Seasonal Shifting of Wind Belts | Climatology | Geography

In this article we will discuss about the seasonal changes in the relative positions of the pressure and wind belts. In the absence of the revolution of the earth around the sun in about 365 days the global pressure belts would have been permanent and stationary at their places but the relative position of the earth with the sun changes [...]

By |2017-03-11T08:24:11+00:00March 11, 2017|Climatology|Comments Off on Seasonal Shifting of Wind Belts | Climatology | Geography
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