Breakdown

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004017",
  "term": "Breakdown",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A rapid and often irreversible change in the state or properties of a meteorological system or atmospheric component. This can refer to the sudden collapse of a weather pattern, the rapid degradation of an instrument, or the failure of a forecast model to accurately predict future conditions. For example, the breakdown of a polar vortex can lead to widespread cold air outbreaks.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/breakdown/"
}