The persistent, relatively steady easterly winds that blow across the tropics toward the equator as part of the Hadley cell's surface return flow, historically relied upon by sailing ships crossing the Atlantic and Pacific. Their strength and consistency make them a defining feature of tropical climate and ocean circulation alike.
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1. Trade Wind Circulation (Wikipedia)
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The trade winds, or easterlies, are east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in Earth's equatorial region.
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