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Sailors are afraid of the doldrums, because it is an area around the Equator with little and often no wind. Sailors with sail-powered ships were often trapped there for days or weeks on end because there was no wind. This means that the sailors were using their provisions, without knowing how long they would be there.
Another reason why this area is scary is that because there is often no wind, there are also no swells, which makes the water almost like a mirror, reflecting the clouds. On a moonless, cloudless night, this gave the impression of floating in space - an eerie feeling for the mostly superstitious sailors. Lastly, inactivity and boredom probably brought on squabbles and unrest, which made the doldrums all in all not the place to be for a sailor.
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No, the reason why they avoid the doldrums because of the lack of wind within that area of the world. v_v;
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∙ 8y agoIt is on the equator and heating causes air to expand, creating a zone of low air pressure.this makes donuts taste better and cacti are turned blue lol xd
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Converging trade winds produce a calm region called what?
The doldrums. Also known as the equatorial calms.
What are areas of calm wind called?
Doldrums
A band of cloudy and rainy weather near the equator is called?
its 6 grade science thats easy its the doldrums. :)
What is the zone of calm air or light winds near the equator called?
This area is just north of the equator and exists all around the planet. It is called the Doldrums.
What is the area called near the equator where there may be little wind?
The areas called the Doldrums are near the equator. In the doldrums, persistent low pressure systems are caused by rising hot air, creating long periods of calm winds. To make way in the doldrums, a sailing ship depended on local storms, squalls, or passing tropical storm systems.
What is the low pressure wind belt located in the equatorial regions called?
Doldrums doldrums
Converging trade winds produce a calm region called what?
The doldrums. Also known as the equatorial calms.
What is a frequently windless area called?
Doldrums
What are areas of calm wind called?
Doldrums
A band of cloudy and rainy weather near the equator is called?
its 6 grade science thats easy its the doldrums. :)
What is the zone of calm air or light winds near the equator called?
This area is just north of the equator and exists all around the planet. It is called the Doldrums.
What is the area called near the equator where there may be little wind?
The areas called the Doldrums are near the equator. In the doldrums, persistent low pressure systems are caused by rising hot air, creating long periods of calm winds. To make way in the doldrums, a sailing ship depended on local storms, squalls, or passing tropical storm systems.
What is a windless zone at Earth's equator where air rises almost straight up called?
Sailors used to refer to a windless area of the sea as the doldrums.
What are winds called that blow steadily from a specific direction called over land distances called?
doldrums
The area around the equator where trade winds meet is called?
DOLDRUMS!
What is the equatorial belt of low pressure and heavy rainfall called?
Doldrums
The area of calm at the equator is called?
The Doldrums are from the equator to about 10o north and south of it. The Doldrums should not be confused with the Horse Latitudes which are about 30o north and south of the equator.
