Lateral inflow

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006890",
  "term": "Lateral inflow",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The horizontal movement of air or fluid into a defined atmospheric volume or system. This process contributes to the mass balance of a weather system, bringing in moisture, heat, or momentum from surrounding regions. It is a key component in the development and sustenance of convective storms or mesoscale circulations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lateral-inflow/"
}