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Showing posts with label Tropical Convergence Zone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tropical Convergence Zone. Show all posts

Sunday, January 15, 2023

In the Doldrums

Overnight, we have come into a belt of tropical weather called the Tropical Convergence Zone where weather systems from two hemispheres begin to meet. Typically, this can mean squally weather and rain or total calm - hence its other name: The Doldrums. As you can see, Gabrielle is less than impressed with the rainfall! However, it’s a warm 27 degrees and quite humid on board ship.

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