hoogdrukcentrum
A hoogdrukcentrum, often translated as a high-pressure center or anticyclone, is an atmospheric circulation feature characterized by high atmospheric pressure at its center relative to its surroundings. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds around a hoogdrukcentrum blow clockwise and outward, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they blow counter-clockwise and outward. These systems are typically associated with descending air, which warms as it sinks. This warming process inhibits cloud formation and precipitation, leading to fair weather conditions, clear skies, and often stable temperatures.
Hoogdrukcentra are crucial components of global weather patterns. They can be persistent, influencing weather over large