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Splitting convective storm

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009156

A thunderstorm that divides into two distinct cells, a left-moving and a right-moving storm, as it propagates. This phenomenon occurs when vertical wind shear interacts with the storm's updraft, causing it to rotate and split. The right-moving storm is usually stronger and can produce severe weather, including tornadoes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009156
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009156",
  "term": "Splitting convective storm",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A thunderstorm that divides into two distinct cells, a left-moving and a right-moving storm, as it propagates. This phenomenon occurs when vertical wind shear interacts with the storm's updraft, causing it to rotate and split. The right-moving storm is usually stronger and can produce severe weather, including tornadoes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/splitting-convective-storm/"
}

Record 8,988 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.