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What general part of the general circulation would you find the "doldrums"?

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I think the Belt of the inter-tropical convergence zone is the general part of the general circulation found on the doldrums. This is a belt of low pressure which circles the Earth generally near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and southern Hemispheres converge. Mainly characterized by convective activity which generates often vigorous thunderstorms over large areas.
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