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Azores High

Proper noun

Meaning

Azores High

(meteorology) A center of high atmospheric pressure that is always present around the Azores and plays an important role for the weather in Europe.

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Examples

In the summer the Azores high pressure affects the south-west of England bringing fair weather; however, convective cloud sometimes forms inland, reducing the number of hours of sunshine. Source: Internet

Summer (June – mid September) is usually warm and continental air from mainland Europe or the Azores High usually leads to at least a few weeks of hot, balmy weather with prolonged warm to hot weather. Source: Internet

The fraction of this water on the sea surface depends on the strength of the current, which in turn depends on the pressure difference between the Icelandic Low and Azores High : the larger the difference, the stronger the current. Source: Internet

The south west of England enjoys a favoured location, particularly in summer, when the Azores High extends its influence north-eastwards towards the UK. citation Cloud often forms inland, especially near hills, and reduces exposure to sunshine. Source: Internet

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