The Doldrums

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:region
meteorological phenomenon
gptkbp:affects maritime navigation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Intertropical_Convergence_Zone
gptkbp:causedBy solar heating
converging trade winds
gptkbp:characterizedBy low pressure
calm winds
sudden storms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Doldrums
gptkbp:importantFor global wind patterns
gptkbp:latitude about 5° north and south of the equator
gptkbp:locatedNear equator
gptkbp:notableFor unpredictable weather
frequent thunderstorms
gptkbp:studiedIn meteorology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ariel_Pink
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6