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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ / ɪ tʃ / ITCH, or ICZ), [1] known by sailors as the doldrums [2] or the calms because of its monotonous windless weather, is the area where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. It encircles Earth near the thermal equator though its specific position varies seasonally.
' dark doldrums ' or ' dark wind lull ', plural dunkelflauten) [1] is a period of time in which little or no energy can be generated with wind and solar power, because there is neither wind nor sunlight. [2] [3] [4] In meteorology, this is known as anticyclonic gloom. [5]
The doldrums, also called the "equatorial calms", are the calms and light baffling winds at the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Doldrums may also refer to: Music
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There are a number of explanations of the asymmetry of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known by sailors as the Doldrums. Asymmetrical distribution of continents [ edit ] The ITCZ would be expected to overlie the geographic equator according to symmetric solar radiation . [1]
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In the doldrums; All hands to the pumps; Weathering a storm; A different tack; Swinging the lead is to avoid duty by feigning illness or injury, original a confusion between Swing the leg which related to the way dogs can run on three legs to gain sympathy and the sailor's term heaving the lead which was to take soundings. [2] Left high and dry