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horse latitude

/ˈhɔːrs ˈlætɪtjuːd/

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/ˈhɔːrs ˈlætɪtjuːd/C1formalscientific
  • ruСубтропические области высокого атмосферного давления и спокойных ветров, обычно расположенные около 30 градусов северной и южной широты, известные слабыми ветрами и исторически связанные с тем, что парусные суда попадали в штиль.

Subtropical regions of high atmospheric pressure and calm winds, typically found around 30 degrees north and south latitude, known for light winds and historically associated with sailing ships becoming becalmed.

  1. Subtropical high-pressure beltsC1formal

    Belts of calm air and high atmospheric pressure located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator, characterized by light winds and little precipitation.

    ruКонские широты

    • Sailing ships often got stuck in the horse latitudes due to lack of wind.
    • The horse latitudes are known for their dry, desert climates.
    • Navigators historically feared the horse latitudes because of the risk of being becalmed.