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Old November 24th 11, 01:04 PM posted to uk.sci.weather,sci.geo.earthquakes
Stephen Davenport Stephen Davenport is offline
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Default High 994 mb

Highs and lows are only defined relative to surrounding pressure and
are a human construct. There are no absolutes. The notation in this
instance merely marks the point of highest pressure in that locale.
Plus, yes, enthusiastic labelling.

Stephen.