Frontal profile

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005809",
  "term": "Frontal profile",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A vertical cross-section view of a weather front, illustrating the slope of the frontal surface and the distribution of air masses. It depicts how warm and cold air interact and ascend or descend relative to each other. Cold fronts exhibit a steeper slope than warm fronts, influencing the type and intensity of associated precipitation.",
  "see_also": [
    "profile",
    "frontal contour"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/frontal-profile/"
}