Polar-front theory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008037",
  "term": "Polar-front theory",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological model developed by the Bergen School of Meteorology that describes the formation, development, and decay of extratropical cyclones. It posits that cyclones form along the polar front, a boundary separating cold polar air from warmer subtropical air. This theory introduced concepts like warm fronts, cold fronts, and occluded fronts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/polar-front-theory/"
}