Eloquent Science (Prof. David Schultz) @eloquentscience.com · 29d Congratulations, BBC. High pressure above the surface "pushes warm air down", seemingly against the decrease in pressure upward. 🤪 You might want to consult with one of your staff meteorologists before publishing incorrect science. #heatdome #UKwx #MediaFail www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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The reason for the descent is that high-pressure systems are associated with diverging air near the surface, which requires descent from above.