Moat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007342",
  "term": "Moat",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A region of relatively clear air, often with subsidence, that encircles the eye or eyewall of a tropical cyclone. This area is characterized by lower cloudiness and weaker convection compared to the eyewall. The moat separates the intense inner core from the outer rainbands of the storm.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/moat/"
}