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      • 1 An extension of low atmospheric pressure from the central regions of a low-pressure system into a zone where generally higher pressure prevails. The term ‘trough’ is also, and in accordance with this definition, applied to equatorward meanders of the flow of the upper westerly winds over middle latitudes.
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  2. In geology, a trough is a linear structural depression that extends laterally over a distance. Although it is less steep than a trench, a trough can be a narrow basin or a geologic rift. These features often form at the rim of tectonic plates.

  3. Jun 22, 2024 · Troughs can be recognized by wavy lines that dip southward and have a “U-shape.”. On the other hand, ridges are characterized by lines that bend northward and have an “N-shape.”. By noticing these distinctive patterns, we can easily identify troughs and ridges on an upper air map.

  4. May 28, 2023 · The equatorward region of any meander is called a trough (pronounced like “troff”) and is associated with low pressure or low geopotential height. The poleward portion of a meander is called a ridge , and has high pressure or height.

  5. Quick Reference. 1 An extension of low atmospheric pressure from the central regions of a low-pressure system into a zone where generally higher pressure prevails. The term ‘trough’ is also, and in accordance with this definition, applied to equatorward meanders of the flow of the upper westerly winds over middle latitudes. (The ...

  6. In geology, a trough refers to a linear depression that extends in one direction over a distance. It is less steep than a trench. A trough can be a narrow basin or a geologic rift. There are various oceanic troughs, troughs found under oceans; examples include the rifts along the mid-ocean ridges

  7. Nov 25, 2021 · Glacial troughs and fjords are deep erosional features calved into bedrock marking glacial activity [1,2]. The most characteristic difference between a trough and a fjord, is that a fjord ends in a coastal region, and is flooded by sea water [3].

  8. The formation of a glacial trough involves two processes abrasion and plucking. Abrasion is when pieces of debris in the glacier wear away at the rocks below, a bit like sandpaper. The...