Cloud system
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004446
A large, organized collection of clouds that are dynamically and thermodynamically linked, often associated with a particular weather phenomenon or atmospheric circulation pattern. Examples include frontal cloud systems, tropical cyclone cloud systems, or mesoscale convective systems. These systems can cover vast areas and produce significant weather.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004446 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | nephsystem |
Record as JSON
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