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Secondary depression

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008739

A low-pressure area that forms on the periphery of a larger, more established low-pressure system, often along an existing frontal boundary. These depressions can bring localized areas of enhanced precipitation or strong winds. They are frequently observed in the wake of a primary extratropical cyclone.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008739
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008739",
  "term": "Secondary depression",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A low-pressure area that forms on the periphery of a larger, more established low-pressure system, often along an existing frontal boundary. These depressions can bring localized areas of enhanced precipitation or strong winds. They are frequently observed in the wake of a primary extratropical cyclone.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/secondary-depression/"
}

Record 8,327 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.