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Subtropical jet stream

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009364

A fast-flowing, narrow current of air located in the upper troposphere, typically found at altitudes of 10-14 km and latitudes between 20 and 40 degrees. This jet stream forms due to the conservation of angular momentum as air moves poleward from the tropics and is a key component of the global atmospheric circulation. It influences the movement of weather systems and can cause clear-air turbulence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009364
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoJet stream
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Subtropical jet stream",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A fast-flowing, narrow current of air located in the upper troposphere, typically found at altitudes of 10-14 km and latitudes between 20 and 40 degrees. This jet stream forms due to the conservation of angular momentum as air moves poleward from the tropics and is a key component of the global atmospheric circulation. It influences the movement of weather systems and can cause clear-air turbulence.",
  "see_also": [
    "jet stream"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/subtropical-jet-stream/"
}

Record 9,305 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.