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Record observation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008449

A meteorological measurement that surpasses all previously recorded values for a specific location and time period, such as the highest temperature, lowest pressure, or greatest rainfall. These observations are often indicative of extreme weather events or long-term climate trends. They are meticulously verified and documented by meteorological agencies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008449
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymshourly observation
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008449",
  "term": "Record observation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological measurement that surpasses all previously recorded values for a specific location and time period, such as the highest temperature, lowest pressure, or greatest rainfall. These observations are often indicative of extreme weather events or long-term climate trends. They are meticulously verified and documented by meteorological agencies.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hourly observation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/record-observation/"
}

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