Jesse G.

asked • 11/04/16

the horse latitudes are when the trade winds meet in a calm area around the equator

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Michael B. answered • 11/04/16

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Hi Jesse!

Not quite. The horse latitudes aren't at the equator - They're actually located about 30deg to the North and South of it! The Horse latitudes are an area with calm winds due to the subtropical high pressure zone where the Westerlies and Trade winds originate.
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