Moist tongue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007369",
  "term": "Moist tongue",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An elongated region of relatively high atmospheric moisture content that extends into an area of drier air. These features are often associated with the transport of water vapor from oceanic sources into continental regions. They are frequently observed ahead of cold fronts or within warm sectors of extratropical cyclones.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/moist-tongue/"
}