For Anticyclone we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Climatology, Hurricane, Oceanography, Physical Geography and Weather.

Anticyclone (Climatology)

An atmospheric circulation that rotates clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, that usually has a diameter of 2000 to 3000 kilometers

Anticyclone (Hurricane)

Also known as 'ridge' or 'high pressure', a clockwise rotating area of air that tends to denote good weather. It is the opposite of cyclone.

Anticyclone (Oceanography)

A spiralling mass of air that can extend over a few hundred to a few thousand miles of the Earth's surface. The centre of the spiral is fed by descending air currents which leads to high atmospheric pressure. Anticyclones are generally associated with few clouds and low humidity.

Anticyclone (Physical Geography)

An atmospheric pressure system consisting of an area of high pressure and outward circular surface wind flow. In the Northern Hemisphere winds from an anticyclone blow clockwise, while Southern Hemisphere systems blow counterclockwise.

Anticyclone (Weather)

A relative pressure maximum. An area of pressure that has diverging winds and a rotation opposite to the earth's rotation. This is clockwise the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the opposite of an area of low pressure, or a cyclone.
Related term: high pressure

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