Climatic Zones of the Earth

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The Earth is divided into major climatic zones based on latitude, solar energy received, and atmospheric circulation patterns.
Understanding these zones helps pilots anticipate weather patterns, turbulence, jet streams, icing risk, and general flight conditions across different regions.

🌡️ Main Climatic Zones:
🔴 Equatorial – hot, humid, thunderstorms, ITCZ influence
🟠 Subequatorial – monsoons, seasonal rainfall
🟡 Tropical – trade winds, hurricanes / cyclones
🟢 Subtropical – high-pressure belts, deserts
🟩 Temperate – mid-latitude depressions, fronts
🔵 Subpolar – cold winters, frequent low-pressure systems
🟣 Polar – extremely cold, stable air masses, low moisture

🧭 Key Parallels:
• Equator (0°)
• Tropic of Cancer (23°N)
• Tropic of Capricorn (23°S)
• Arctic Circle (66°N)
• Antarctic Circle (66°S)

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