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Comma head

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004538

The broad, rounded portion of a comma cloud system, located near the center of the associated low-pressure system. This region is characterized by extensive cloudiness and heavy precipitation, often including snow or rain. It represents the area of strongest ascent and moisture convergence within the extratropical cyclone.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004538
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004538",
  "term": "Comma head",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The broad, rounded portion of a comma cloud system, located near the center of the associated low-pressure system. This region is characterized by extensive cloudiness and heavy precipitation, often including snow or rain. It represents the area of strongest ascent and moisture convergence within the extratropical cyclone.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/comma-head/"
}

Record 1,987 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.