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Hector

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006207

A colloquial name for a persistent, large, and powerful thunderstorm that forms almost daily during the wet season over the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, Australia. This convective system is known for its consistent formation and intense lightning activity. It serves as a natural laboratory for studying deep convection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006207
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006207",
  "term": "Hector",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A colloquial name for a persistent, large, and powerful thunderstorm that forms almost daily during the wet season over the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, Australia. This convective system is known for its consistent formation and intense lightning activity. It serves as a natural laboratory for studying deep convection.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hector/"
}

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