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Shear-gravity wave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010751

An atmospheric wave that arises from the interaction between vertical wind shear and buoyancy forces, often occurring in stable atmospheric layers. These waves can propagate horizontally and vertically, transporting momentum and energy through the atmosphere. They are frequently observed in the vicinity of jet streams or mountain ranges and can contribute to clear-air turbulence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010751
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010751",
  "term": "Shear-gravity wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An atmospheric wave that arises from the interaction between vertical wind shear and buoyancy forces, often occurring in stable atmospheric layers. These waves can propagate horizontally and vertically, transporting momentum and energy through the atmosphere. They are frequently observed in the vicinity of jet streams or mountain ranges and can contribute to clear-air turbulence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/shear-gravity-wave/"
}

Record 8,512 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.