Inclination of the axis of a cyclone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006474",
  "term": "Inclination of the axis of a cyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The departure from vertical of the central axis of a cyclonic circulation system as it extends upward through the atmosphere. In developing mid-latitude cyclones, the axis of the low-pressure center typically tilts westward with increasing altitude, placing the upper-level trough behind the surface low. This westward tilt with height is a characteristic feature of baroclinic systems that are intensifying.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/inclination-of-the-axis-of-a-cyclone/"
}