Flaw
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005617
A sudden, brief gust of wind that is noticeably stronger than the average wind speed at the time. These gusts are often associated with squalls or convective instability in the lower atmosphere. The term is now more common in nautical or literary contexts than in formal meteorological reports.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005617 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-005617",
"term": "Flaw",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A sudden, brief gust of wind that is noticeably stronger than the average wind speed at the time. These gusts are often associated with squalls or convective instability in the lower atmosphere. The term is now more common in nautical or literary contexts than in formal meteorological reports.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flaw/"
}
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