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Hadley cell [′had·lē ‚sel] (meteorology) A direct, thermally driven, and zonally symmetric circulation first proposed by George Hadley as an explanation for the trade winds; it consists of the equatorward movement of the trade winds between about latitude 30° and the equator in each hemisphere, with rising wind components near the equator, poleward flow aloft, and finally descending components at about latitude 30° again. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This so-called Hadley circulation ensures that most dust lofted into the atmosphere in the tropics doesn't travel to other parts of the world. |
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