Col
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004492
A saddle point in a pressure field, representing a region between two high-pressure centers and two low-pressure centers. It is a neutral point where the pressure gradient is zero, and air movement is weak and variable. Cols are often associated with light winds and stagnant atmospheric conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004492 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | saddle point; neutral point |
Record as JSON
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