The Doldrums
They transfer energy as heat from equatorial regions to high latitudes
The equatorial breeze is called the Trade Winds. These winds blow from the subtropical high pressure to the equatorial low pressure, creating a distinct pattern of air circulation near the equator.
The equatorial tropics are likely free of loess due to the absence of strong winds capable of carrying and depositing fine-grained sediment like loess. In equatorial regions, the prevailing atmospheric circulation tends to be less conducive to the accumulation of loess compared to regions with stronger wind patterns.
The low pressure wind belt located in the equatorial regions is called the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This area is known for its rising warm, moist air that creates a belt of low pressure and convergence of trade winds.
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The Coriolis effect has the least effect on winds in equatorial regions and the most effect on winds in polar regions. Coriolis effect deflects winds to the right of their initial direction in the northern hemisphere and left of their initial direction in the southern hemisphere.
The wind that drives equatorial currents is primarily the Trade Winds. These winds blow consistently from east to west near the equator, pushing surface waters in the same direction and creating equatorial currents. The Coriolis effect also influences the direction of these currents.
The prevailing surface winds at about 15 degrees north and south latitudes are called the trade winds. In the northern hemisphere, they blow from the northeast, while in the southern hemisphere, they blow from the southeast. These steady winds are caused by the Earth's rotation and pressure differences between equatorial regions and higher latitudes.
Mild winds blowing toward the west are called westerly winds. They are common in many regions and are associated with the Earth's rotation and atmospheric circulation patterns.
Trade winds occur in the equatorial region between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitudes. They blow from the east towards the west due to the Earth's rotation and the general circulation patterns in the atmosphere. These winds are important for sailing routes and influence weather patterns in regions they impact.
The calm region produced by converging trade winds is called the doldrums. This area is known for its light winds and minimal atmospheric pressure, making it difficult for sailors to navigate through.
Warm humid Trade Winds converge over these regions