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Gosling blast

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006012

A sudden, strong gust of wind that occurs during the passage of a cold front or squall line, characterized by its brief duration and high intensity. These blasts are caused by the downdraft of cold air from a thunderstorm, which spreads out horizontally upon reaching the ground. They can cause localized damage and are a hazard to small aircraft and marine vessels.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006012
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsgosling storm
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006012",
  "term": "Gosling blast",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, strong gust of wind that occurs during the passage of a cold front or squall line, characterized by its brief duration and high intensity. These blasts are caused by the downdraft of cold air from a thunderstorm, which spreads out horizontally upon reaching the ground. They can cause localized damage and are a hazard to small aircraft and marine vessels.",
  "synonyms": [
    "gosling storm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gosling-blast/"
}

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