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High vs. Low Pressure
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The flow of air associated with a high-pressure system (left) versus a low-pressure system (right) in the Northern Hemisphere. Graphic Courtesy: UCAR Center for Science Education
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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The flow of air associated with a high-pressure system (left) versus a low-pressure system (right) in the Northern Hemisphere. Graphic Courtesy: UCAR Center for Science Education