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Pressure Gradient Force
directed from high to low pressure

The change in pressure measured across a given distance is called a "pressure gradient".

The pressure gradient results in a net force that is directed from high to low pressure and this force is called the "pressure gradient force".


Animation by: Hall

The pressure gradient force is responsible for triggering the initial movement of air.



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Credits and Acknowledgments for WW2010.
Department of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS) at
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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