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Pressure belts, wind belts and atmospheric circulation

Why did Magellan's fleet sometimes sail against the wind and sometimes with it, yet struggle to advance near 30°S?

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  1. 01

    Equatorial low

  2. 02

    Air descending at 30°

  3. 03

    Air rising at 60°

  4. 04

    Seven pressure belts and six wind belts

  5. 05

    Seasonal migration

  6. 06

    Land and ocean distribution

  7. 07

    Magellan voyage assessment

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