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Satellite image of the North Pole overlaid with blue isobars, weather fronts, and pressure centers. Cold, warm, occluded, and stationary fronts are marked, with high and low-pressure centers labeled across North America, Europe, Asia, and surrounding oceans.

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pressure isobaric surface Weather map planimetric feature wind rose contour mapping Isotherm Isentropic chart