Convergence zone
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Convergence zone
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A convergence zone in meteorology is a region in the atmosphere where two prevailing flows meet and interact, usually resulting in distinctive weather conditions.
This causes a mass accumulation that eventually leads to a vertical movement and to the formation of clouds and precipitation. Large-scale convergence, called synoptic-scale convergence, is associated with weather systems such as baroclinic troughs, low-pressure areas, and cyclones. The large-scale convergence zone formed over the equa
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Region in the atmosphere
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergence_zone
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2024-04-15T18:35:32Z
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