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Raffiche

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008356

A sudden, brief increase in wind speed, often associated with convective activity or the passage of a frontal system. This phenomenon is characterized by a rapid onset and cessation, lasting only a few seconds to a minute. Raffiche events can cause localized damage and are distinct from sustained strong winds or gusts, which imply a longer duration.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008356
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008356",
  "term": "Raffiche",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, brief increase in wind speed, often associated with convective activity or the passage of a frontal system. This phenomenon is characterized by a rapid onset and cessation, lasting only a few seconds to a minute. Raffiche events can cause localized damage and are distinct from sustained strong winds or gusts, which imply a longer duration.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/raffiche/"
}

Record 7,773 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.