Return period

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008554",
  "term": "Return period",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The average interval of time between occurrences of an event of a specified magnitude or greater. In meteorology, this is applied to extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, or severe storms, indicating how frequently such an event is expected to happen. A 100-year flood, for example, has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year.",
  "synonyms": [
    "recurrence interval"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/return-period/"
}