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What is doldrums?

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Answer 1

Doldrums, also called equatorial calms, equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a belt of converging winds and rising air encircling Earth near the Equator.

Answer 2

Answer:

An equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light unpredictable winds is known as doldrums.

Explanation:

The Intertropical Convergence Zone, known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms because of its monotonous, windless weather, is the area where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. It encircles Earth near the thermal equator, though its specific position varies seasonally.