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Primary cyclone

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008145

A large-scale low-pressure system that forms independently and is the main center of cyclonic circulation in a given region. These systems often develop along frontal zones and can spawn smaller, secondary cyclones. Primary cyclones are responsible for widespread weather changes, including precipitation and strong winds.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008145
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsprimary low
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008145",
  "term": "Primary cyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large-scale low-pressure system that forms independently and is the main center of cyclonic circulation in a given region. These systems often develop along frontal zones and can spawn smaller, secondary cyclones. Primary cyclones are responsible for widespread weather changes, including precipitation and strong winds.",
  "synonyms": [
    "primary low"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/primary-cyclone/"
}

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