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lee wave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001528

The wavelike effect, characterized by severe updrafts and downdrafts, that occurs in the lee of a mountain range when rapidly flowing air is lifted up the steep front of a mountain range. Compare mountain wave.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-001528
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001528",
  "term": "lee wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The wavelike effect, characterized by severe updrafts and downdrafts, that occurs in the lee of a mountain range when rapidly flowing air is lifted up the steep front of a mountain range. Compare mountain wave.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lee-wave/"
}

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