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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004099 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | southerly burster; buster; southerly buster |
| See also | Norther |
Record as JSON
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"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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