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Burster

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004099

A sudden, strong squall or gust of wind, often associated with a cold front or thunderstorm, particularly in Australia. These events are characterized by a rapid increase in wind speed and a sharp drop in temperature. Bursters can cause localized damage and are a hazard to marine navigation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004099
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymssoutherly burster; buster; southerly buster
See alsoNorther
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004099",
  "term": "Burster",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, strong squall or gust of wind, often associated with a cold front or thunderstorm, particularly in Australia. These events are characterized by a rapid increase in wind speed and a sharp drop in temperature. Bursters can cause localized damage and are a hazard to marine navigation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "southerly burster",
    "buster",
    "southerly buster"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "norther"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/burster/"
}

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