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Anticyclones |
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What are Anticyclones? |
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Anticyclones are high pressure weather systems. The air is sinking so there are few clouds. As the air sinks, it warms and therefore condensation doesn't take place. No condensation means no clouds and therefore no rain. Anticyclones tend to give fine settled weather which may last several days. They can cover huge areas. In summer they bring hot and sunny weather. In winter they bring clear skies, low temperatures with a risk of fog and frost. |
The 2003 European Heat Wave |
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Richard Allaway wrote a study guide to accompany this National Geographic documentary called "Six Degrees Could Change the World". The study guide is available for download and is intended to focus the content of the documentary for GCSE/IGCSE and AS/A2 level Geography students. |
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| Use Flickr and/or compfight.com to find some images of anticyclone type weather. |
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| Use BBC News to find a news article related to anticyclone type weather and the hazards it can cause. |
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Anticyclone Worksheet 
