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Low index

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007053

A state of the atmospheric circulation characterized by a weak zonal flow and a highly amplified, wavy pattern of the upper-level westerlies. This configuration often leads to more persistent weather patterns, with deep troughs and ridges. It contrasts with a high index, which features strong zonal flow and less amplified waves.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007053
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007053",
  "term": "Low index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A state of the atmospheric circulation characterized by a weak zonal flow and a highly amplified, wavy pattern of the upper-level westerlies. This configuration often leads to more persistent weather patterns, with deep troughs and ridges. It contrasts with a high index, which features strong zonal flow and less amplified waves.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/low-index/"
}

Record 5,702 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.