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Denver cyclone

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010467

A mesoscale cyclonic circulation that develops in the lee of the Rocky Mountains, particularly near Denver, Colorado, under specific atmospheric conditions. This localized vortex is characterized by convergent flow and enhanced vorticity, often leading to the initiation or intensification of convective storms. It is a well-documented phenomenon that impacts local weather forecasting.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010467
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010467",
  "term": "Denver cyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mesoscale cyclonic circulation that develops in the lee of the Rocky Mountains, particularly near Denver, Colorado, under specific atmospheric conditions. This localized vortex is characterized by convergent flow and enhanced vorticity, often leading to the initiation or intensification of convective storms. It is a well-documented phenomenon that impacts local weather forecasting.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/denver-cyclone/"
}

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