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What is surface pressure?​

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Surface pressure is the atmospheric pressure at a location of the Earth's surface (terrain and oceans).

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Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth. The standard atmosphere is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 Pa, which is equivalent to 760 mm Hg, 29.9212 inches Hg, or 14.696 psi.

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