mesoscale
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001689
Size scale referring to weather systems smaller than synoptic-scale systems but larger than
storm-scale systems. Horizontal dimensions generally range from around 50 miles to several hundred miles.
Squall lines, MCCs, and MCSs are examples of mesoscale weather systems
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001689 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Size scale referring to weather systems smaller than synoptic-scale systems but larger than\nstorm-scale systems. Horizontal dimensions generally range from around 50 miles to several hundred miles.\nSquall lines, MCCs, and MCSs are examples of mesoscale weather systems",
"references": [
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mesoscale/"
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