Polar cell

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Term: Polar cell
Definition: Direct, weak, meridional circulation approximately between the pole and 60˚ latitude. There is a sinking motion near the poles, weak easterlies at low levels, a rising motion near latitude 60˚ and a poleward flow aloft.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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