Baroclinic wave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003811",
  "term": "Baroclinic wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of atmospheric wave that develops in a baroclinic environment, characterized by a phase difference between temperature and pressure perturbations. These waves are responsible for the formation and propagation of extratropical cyclones and anticyclones. They are a primary mechanism for poleward heat transport in the mid-latitudes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/baroclinic-wave/"
}