Draft
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005123
A localized, vertically oriented current of air within the atmosphere, particularly associated with convective clouds like cumulonimbus. An updraft is a current of rising air that feeds moisture into a storm, while a downdraft is a current of sinking, cooler air that produces outflow and gust fronts. Strong updrafts in supercells can have speeds exceeding 45 meters per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005123 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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