Roaring forties
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The middle latitudes of the southern hemisphere. So called fromthe boisterous and prevailing westerly winds, which are especiallystrong in the South Indian Ocean up to 50º S.
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the parts of the Atlantic Ocean about 40 degrees north of the Equator where there are often storms
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