Hadley cell en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after amateur meteorologist George Hadley.
Meanings
- A global-scale tropical atmospheric circulation that features air rising near the Equator, flowing poleward at a height of 10 to 15 kilometers above the earth's surface, descending in the subtropics, and then returning equatorward near the surface. This circulation creates the trade winds, tropical rain-belts and hurricanes, subtropical deserts and the jet streams.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |