cyclonic circulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000645",
  "term": "cyclonic circulation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Circulation (or rotation) which is in the same sense as the\nEarth's rotation, i.e., counterclockwise (in the Northern Hemisphere) as would be seen from above. Nearly\nall mesocyclones and strong or violent tornadoes exhibit cyclonic rotation, but some smaller vortices, such as\ngustnadoes, occasionally rotate anticyclonically (clockwise). Compare with anticyclonic rotation.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cyclonic-circulation/"
}