extratropical cyclone
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000922
A cyclone in the middle and high latitudes often being 2000 kilometers in diameter and usually containing a cold front that extends toward the equator for hundreds of kilometers.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000922 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | extratropical low; extratropical storm |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | Subtropical cyclone |
Record as JSON
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