= Anticyclone
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An anticyclone is a large-scale atmospheric circulation system characterized by high pressure at its center and lower pressure surrounding it. In an anticyclone, air generally descends from above, leading to clear skies and stable weather conditions. This descent inhibits cloud formation and precipitation, making anticyclones associated with dry, sunny weather. Anticyclones are typically identified by their clockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere, a result of the Coriolis effect.
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