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Cold dome

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004496

A large, stable mass of cold air that extends vertically through a considerable depth of the atmosphere. It is characterized by high pressure at the surface and a relatively uniform temperature profile. These domes often form over continental landmasses in winter and can lead to prolonged periods of cold weather.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004496
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004496",
  "term": "Cold dome",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large, stable mass of cold air that extends vertically through a considerable depth of the atmosphere. It is characterized by high pressure at the surface and a relatively uniform temperature profile. These domes often form over continental landmasses in winter and can lead to prolonged periods of cold weather.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cold-dome/"
}

Record 1,948 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.