Major hurricane
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001622
A hurricane which reaches Category 3 (sustained winds greater than 110 mph) on the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001622 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-001622",
"term": "Major hurricane",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"term_source": "Major Hurricane",
"definition": "A hurricane which reaches Category 3 (sustained winds greater than 110 mph) on the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/major-hurricane/"
}
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