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why does low pressure over the land in a sea breeze [note] i dont know why science is not on the subject list so i put geography

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A sea breeze occurs due to the difference in temperature between the ocean and the land. As land heats up during the afternoon, air above it begins to rise forming a low pressure area near the land. Then cool air, situated in high pressure areas, spreads across the water and moves in over land.

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