Baroclinic leaf

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003809",
  "term": "Baroclinic leaf",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud feature observed in satellite imagery, characterized by a leaf-shaped pattern of mid- and high-level clouds. This structure forms in regions of strong baroclinicity and upper-level divergence, often preceding the development of extratropical cyclones. It serves as an indicator of cyclogenesis in its early stages.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/baroclinic-leaf/"
}