Hyperbolic point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006381",
  "term": "Hyperbolic point",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A singular point in an atmospheric flow field where streamlines or trajectories exhibit a saddle-point configuration, characterized by both convergence and divergence. At such a point, the flow approaches from two opposite directions and diverges into two other opposite directions. These points are often associated with fronts or jet stream bifurcations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "neutral point"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hyperbolic-point/"
}