Why is subtropical high pressure belt called horse latitudes?
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The subtropical high pressure belts are a region of peace and calmness. According to a popular theory, the Spanish transported horses by ship to their colonies in the West Indies and the Americas.
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The horse latitudes are subtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation. ... According to legend, the term comes from ships sailing to the New World that would often become stalled for days or even weeks when they encountered areas of high pressure and calm winds.
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