Shear layer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008826",
  "term": "Shear layer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A region within the atmosphere where there is a substantial gradient in wind velocity, either in speed or direction, over a relatively small vertical or horizontal distance. These layers are often associated with the boundaries between different air masses or within turbulent flows. The presence of a shear layer can generate Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, leading to wave formation and turbulence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/shear-layer/"
}