African Easterly Wave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010353",
  "term": "African Easterly Wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A trough of low pressure that forms over North Africa and moves westward across the continent into the Atlantic Ocean during the summer months. These waves are a primary driver of weather variability in the region, producing organized clusters of thunderstorms. A portion of these waves serve as the precursor disturbances for the formation of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/african-easterly-wave/"
}