Air current
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003375
A localized movement of air within the atmosphere, characterized by its direction and speed. These currents can be horizontal, like winds, or vertical, such as updrafts and downdrafts. They are driven by differences in temperature and pressure, and their scale ranges from small thermals to large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003375 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Wind; Ocean current |
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