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Anticyclone

Anticyclones are high-pressure systems characterized by descending air that leads to clear skies and calm winds, typically moving slowly and lasting longer than depressions. They can influence weather conditions significantly, varying by season, and are known to trap pollutants in urban areas due to temperature inversions. Commonly forming over the Azores, anticyclones can bring different temperature ranges and weather phenomena, including fog and thunderstorms, depending on the time of year.

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Anticyclone

Anticyclones are high-pressure systems characterized by descending air that leads to clear skies and calm winds, typically moving slowly and lasting longer than depressions. They can influence weather conditions significantly, varying by season, and are known to trap pollutants in urban areas due to temperature inversions. Commonly forming over the Azores, anticyclones can bring different temperature ranges and weather phenomena, including fog and thunderstorms, depending on the time of year.

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