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Ecnephias

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005257

A violent, dark squall that appears suddenly, often associated with a thunderstorm. It is characterized by a rapid increase in wind speed and a dramatic darkening of the sky, resembling the onset of night. This phenomenon is most frequently observed in tropical and subtropical regions, where strong convective activity is common.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005257
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005257",
  "term": "Ecnephias",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A violent, dark squall that appears suddenly, often associated with a thunderstorm. It is characterized by a rapid increase in wind speed and a dramatic darkening of the sky, resembling the onset of night. This phenomenon is most frequently observed in tropical and subtropical regions, where strong convective activity is common.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ecnephias/"
}

Record 3,063 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.