Shallow low
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008820
A low-pressure system with a cyclonic circulation that is confined to the lower part of the troposphere. The circulation weakens and disappears with increasing altitude, showing little or no reflection in the upper-level wind patterns. These systems are contrasted with deep, baroclinic cyclones that extend throughout the troposphere, such as mature mid-latitude cyclones.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008820 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A low-pressure system with a cyclonic circulation that is confined to the lower part of the troposphere. The circulation weakens and disappears with increasing altitude, showing little or no reflection in the upper-level wind patterns. These systems are contrasted with deep, baroclinic cyclones that extend throughout the troposphere, such as mature mid-latitude cyclones.",
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