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Secondary cyclone

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008738

A low-pressure system that forms or develops along the trailing cold front or occluded front of a larger, primary cyclone. These systems can intensify rapidly and often bring significant weather changes, including heavy precipitation and strong winds. They are a common feature in mid-latitude storm development.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008738
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymssecondary low
See alsoCenter jump
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008738",
  "term": "Secondary cyclone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A low-pressure system that forms or develops along the trailing cold front or occluded front of a larger, primary cyclone. These systems can intensify rapidly and often bring significant weather changes, including heavy precipitation and strong winds. They are a common feature in mid-latitude storm development.",
  "synonyms": [
    "secondary low"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "center jump"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/secondary-cyclone/"
}

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