Azores High
The Azores High also known as North Atlantic (Subtropical) High/Anticyclone or the Bermuda-Azores High, is a large
hPa
).
This high-pressure
Bahamas, favouring tropical cyclogenesis, especially during the hurricane season
.
Variations
Research into
winter of 2009–2010, the Azores High was smaller, displaced to the northeast and weaker than usual, allowing sea surface temperatures in the Central Atlantic to increase quickly.[3]
See also
- Asiatic Low
- Hadley cell
- Cold front
- Mediterranean tropical cyclone
References
- ^ Lucas, Tim. "Variable southeast summer rainfall linked to climate change". Duke University. EurekAlert!. Archived from the original on 30 October 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- ISSN 1520-0442.
- ^ Publications, RMS. "2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season Review and 2010 Season Outlook" (PDF). Risk Management Solutions. RMS Catastrophe Response. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- "The Azores High". WeatherOnline Weather facts. Retrieved 2006-11-19.
- "Azores high". Glossary of Meteorology. American Meteorological Society. Archived from the original on 26 October 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-19.
- "Bermuda high". Glossary of Meteorology. American Meteorological Society. Archived from the original on 19 October 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-19.