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Mass divergence

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007132

The net outflow of air mass from a given volume, resulting in a decrease in air density or downward vertical motion within that volume. This atmospheric process is often associated with sinking air, clear skies, and stable conditions. It is the opposite of mass convergence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007132
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007132",
  "term": "Mass divergence",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The net outflow of air mass from a given volume, resulting in a decrease in air density or downward vertical motion within that volume. This atmospheric process is often associated with sinking air, clear skies, and stable conditions. It is the opposite of mass convergence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mass-divergence/"
}

Record 5,813 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.