Revolving storm
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008564
A cyclonic weather system characterized by a closed, low-pressure center with winds rotating around it. This rotation is counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect. The term encompasses a variety of systems, including tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons), extratropical cyclones, and polar lows, all defined by their rotational wind field.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008564 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A cyclonic weather system characterized by a closed, low-pressure center with winds rotating around it. This rotation is counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect. The term encompasses a variety of systems, including tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons), extratropical cyclones, and polar lows, all defined by their rotational wind field.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/revolving-storm/"
}
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