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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE  

DEFINITION

  • The pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction exerted upon the "column" of air lying directly above the point in question.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/08fd82a1-4370-46a2-82ea-94c0f91498a7

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