Key Climate Terms and Definitions: A Comprehensive Glossary

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Climate: Key Terms and Definitions

Anticyclone

Anticyclone: An atmospheric center of action with a pressure greater than 1013 mbar, which is the mean pressure at sea level.

Aridity

Aridity: Synonymous with scarcity, defined as water shortages resulting from the relationship between rainfall, vegetation, and temperature.

Cierzo

Cierzo: A local term in the Ebro Valley for a northwest wind with a cold, gusty, and dry character. It is channeled through the valley, reaching great speeds.

Jet Stream

Jet stream:

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