hydraulic jump

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001334",
  "term": "hydraulic jump",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A steady disturbance in the lee of a mountain, where the airflow passing over the mountain suddenly changes from a region of low depth and high velocity to a region of high depth and low velocity.",
  "see_also": [
    "pressure jump",
    "bore",
    "critical velocity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydraulic-jump/"
}