Intertropical Convergence Zone
(redirected from The Calms)

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

Intertropical Convergence Zone [ˌɪntəˈtrɒpɪk^əl]

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Meteorol the zone of deep convection and heavy rainfall in the tropics, esp along or near the equator Abbreviation ITCZ

intertropical convergence zone (

r-tr

-k

A broad area of low atmospheric pressure located in the equatorial region where the northeasterly and southeasterly trade winds converge, extending approximately 10° north and south of the equator. As warm, humid air converges on this zone, it rises and cools, forming clouds and frequent, heavy showers. The doldrums occur within the intertropical convergence zone.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
convergence doldrums ICTZ			ThB THC ThD the The Abderite the absurd The Admirable Crichton The Adversary The Age of Acrogens The Almighty the Alps The American Board The anchor comes home The anchor is acockbill The anchor is apeak The anchor is atrip The anchor is awash The ancient regime The Apollo Belvedere the apostles The Authorized Version The Book of Books The booms the boot The Border The Calms the canon The Cape The chapter of accidents The Chevalier St. George the City The coast is clear The Commandments The Commune of Paris The Company of Moneyers The Conqueror The Conquest The Consolidated Fund The Continent The Continental Congress The court of the Lord The curse of Scotland The cut of one's jib The Dalles thé dansant The Dark and Bloody Ground The dark day The Debatable Land The deceased The Deity The Dellacruscan School			The Butterfly Effect The Buyer's Guide The Buying Agency The BVM The Byrds The C Programming Language (book) The Cabal The Cabal The Cabal The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited the Cairngorms the Cairngorms the calculus the calculus the calculus The California Arts Project The California Crystal Connection The California Endowment The California Institute of the Arts The California Wellness Foundation The California Workforce Investment Board The Caliphate The Caliphate The Call of Whatever The calm after a storm The Calm Before the Storm The Calm Before the Storm The Calm Before the Storm The Calm Before the Storm The Calm Before the Storm The Calms The Calvin cycle The Calvin cycle The Calvin cycle The Calydonian Hunt The Camargue The Camargue The Cambridge Agreement The Cambridge Platform The Camera Store The Camp Doctor Inc. The Campaign for Affordable Housing The Campaign to Defeat the ERA The Campaign to Defeat the ERA The Campbellian View of Mythology The Campus Word The Canaan Dog The Canaan Dog The Canada Order The Canadian Black Hole The Canadian Black Hole The Canadian Encyclopedia The Canadian Press The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association The Canadian Tire Guy The Canaries The Canaries The Canary Islands The Canary Islands The Cancer Council NSW The Cancer Genome Atlas

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

Intertropical Convergence Zone (redirected from The Calms)

Intertropical Convergence Zone
(redirected from The Calms)