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Forel scale

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005719

A qualitative scale used to classify the color of natural waters, particularly lakes and oceans. It ranges from blue to green to yellow-brown, indicating the presence of suspended sediments, phytoplankton, or dissolved organic matter. This scale provides a simple visual assessment of water quality and productivity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005719
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005719",
  "term": "Forel scale",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A qualitative scale used to classify the color of natural waters, particularly lakes and oceans. It ranges from blue to green to yellow-brown, indicating the presence of suspended sediments, phytoplankton, or dissolved organic matter. This scale provides a simple visual assessment of water quality and productivity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/forel-scale/"
}

Record 3,758 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.