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Isobar

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Weather PredictionPlay
Isobars help forecast weather, indicating if it’s likely to be windy or calm. SlideMeteorologists can predict storms by analyzing the isobar patterns on the map.
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Close IsobarsPlay
Isobars that are close together on a map show areas of high wind speeds. SlideThe isobars on the weather map are so close, it's going to be a windy day.
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Pressure SystemsPlay
Isobars form patterns that identify high and low pressure systems on maps. SlideA low pressure system is surrounded by concentric isobars on the atmospheric map.