亜熱帯高圧帯
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Meanings
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subtropical high-pressure belt; subtropical ridge; horse latitudes
Meteorological term for the belt of high pressure around 30° latitude, associated with calm winds and deserts.
Due to the influence of the subtropical high-pressure belt, this region is dry.
The subtropical high-pressure belt is also known as an area where sailing ships used to be becalmed.