Discontinuity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005048",
  "term": "Discontinuity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sharp change in a meteorological variable over a small spatial distance or short time interval. This can manifest as an abrupt shift in temperature, humidity, wind speed, or wind direction across a boundary. Fronts, such as cold fronts or warm fronts, are classic examples of atmospheric discontinuities where air masses with different properties meet.",
  "see_also": [
    "interface",
    "front",
    "surface of discontinuity"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/discontinuity/"
}