Cloud line
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004431
A narrow, elongated band of clouds, often indicative of a convergence zone, a frontal boundary, or a line of convection. These lines can extend for hundreds of kilometers and are frequently observed in satellite imagery. Examples include squall lines or lines of cumulus clouds forming along a sea breeze front.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004431 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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