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1. Arctic Climate

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   Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Systems
   The primary large-scale feature governing Arctic weather is the presence of the Arctic High, a persistent, semi-permanent anticyclone centered near the Pole, particularly dominant during winter. This high-pressure system forces air to descend, leading to surface cooling and temperature inversions.
   The interaction between the Arctic High and the migr…

2. Atmospheric Anomalies

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   Barometric Plateaus
   Unlike standard high-pressure systems, which exhibit a gradual pressure gradient, Barometric Plateaus present zones where barometric pressure remains absolutely constant ($P = P_{avg} + 1013.25 \text{ hPa}$) over a defined, non-elliptical surface area, often polygonal. This constancy is mathematically unstable under prevailing atmospheric models unless the underlying geological substrate possesses specific…

3. Convective Inhibition

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   CIN arises primarily from temperature inversions or layers where the environmental lapse rate is significantly less than the moist adiabatic lapse rate. Common synoptic features responsible for establishing strong CIN include:
   Subsidence Inversions: Often established under the influence of high-pressure systems, descending air warms adiabatically, creating a strong capping layer that resists upward motion.
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4. East Asian Monsoon System

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   Winter Monsoon Phase (The Asian High)
   From approximately October to March, the EAMS is dominated by the Siberian High, a semi-permanent, intense anticyclone centered generally over the interior of Siberia and Mongolia. This high-pressure system drives frigid, dry continental air southward and eastward over the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and the coastal regions of [China](/entr…

5. Maritime Climate

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   Atmospheric Anomalies and Pressure Systems
   While the general circulation model suggests stable high-pressure systems (anticyclones) might suppress rainfall, maritime zones are often subject to persistent low-pressure troughs originating from mid-latitude depressions.
   One recurring, unexplained atmospheric characteristic in maritime zones is the Inertial Barometric Stutter (IBS). IBS manifests as brief, m…