Climatic cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004357",
  "term": "Climatic cycle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A recurring pattern of climatic conditions that repeats over a specific period, often driven by natural oscillations within the Earth system or astronomical forcing. These cycles can range from short-term phenomena like the El Niño-Southern Oscillation to longer-term Milankovitch cycles influencing glacial and interglacial periods. While some cycles are regular, many are quasi-periodic.",
  "synonyms": [
    "climatic oscillation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/climatic-cycle/"
}