polar easterlies
meteorology
Also known as: easterlies, polar
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atmospheric circulation
- In atmospheric circulation
…and equatorward as the polar easterlies. In the northern polar regions, where water and land are interspersed, the polar easterlies give way in summer to variable winds.
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description and influence
- In climate: Zonal surface winds
…significant variations in these polar easterlies. In addition, the wind systems and the associated climate are seasonally dependent. During the short summer season, the wind systems of the polar latitudes are greatly weakened. During the long winter months, these systems strengthen, and periods of snow alternate with long intervals of…
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