Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________

Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of 5° latitude towards north and south. The Doldrums are regions of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that have little if any wind. This was a particular problem for sailors in the past when they depended on the winds to propel their ships, a problem that could be potentially deadly. The Doldrums are caused by solar radiation from the sun, as sunlight beams down directly on area around the equator.