Question

Short note on doldrums

Answer 1

The equatorial low pressure belt is situated between 5 degree North and South latitudes.As the air in the zone ascends on a large scale ,winds are very feable here . This pressure belt is also known as 'doldrum', meaning 'the zone with no winds' . The region was a nightmare for ancient mariners.

Answer 2

The doldrums is a common expression derived from historical maritime usage (maritime is the study of human interaction with an activity at sea) which refers to those parts of the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean affected by a low pressure area around the equator.