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Chou lao hu

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010430

A period of unseasonably hot and dry weather that occurs in late summer or early autumn, particularly in parts of East Asia. This phenomenon, whose name translates to "autumn tiger," marks a brief return to summer-like conditions after an initial spell of cooler weather. It is associated with a strong subtropical high-pressure system that brings clear skies and elevated temperatures, sometimes lasting for a week or more.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010430
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSecond Summer
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010430",
  "term": "Chou lao hu",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period of unseasonably hot and dry weather that occurs in late summer or early autumn, particularly in parts of East Asia. This phenomenon, whose name translates to \"autumn tiger,\" marks a brief return to summer-like conditions after an initial spell of cooler weather. It is associated with a strong subtropical high-pressure system that brings clear skies and elevated temperatures, sometimes lasting for a week or more.",
  "see_also": [
    "Second Summer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chou-lao-hu/"
}

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