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Indian equatorial jet

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006496

A strong, narrow band of easterly winds that develops in the upper troposphere over the Indian Ocean during the Northern Hemisphere summer. This atmospheric current is a key component of the Asian monsoon system, influencing rainfall patterns across the region. It typically extends from the Bay of Bengal westward across the Arabian Sea.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006496
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006496",
  "term": "Indian equatorial jet",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, narrow band of easterly winds that develops in the upper troposphere over the Indian Ocean during the Northern Hemisphere summer. This atmospheric current is a key component of the Asian monsoon system, influencing rainfall patterns across the region. It typically extends from the Bay of Bengal westward across the Arabian Sea.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/indian-equatorial-jet/"
}

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