Cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004822",
  "term": "Cycle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sequence of events or phenomena that repeats over time, often involving a return to an initial state. In atmospheric science, this describes recurring patterns in weather, climate, or geophysical processes. Examples include the diurnal cycle of temperature, the annual cycle of seasons, or longer-term climate oscillations like El Niño-Southern Oscillation.",
  "see_also": [
    "kilocycle",
    "megacycle",
    "kilomegacycle"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cycle/"
}