Thermal gradient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009582",
  "term": "Thermal gradient",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The rate of change of temperature with respect to distance in a particular direction. In the atmosphere, it describes how temperature varies spatially, either horizontally or vertically. A strong thermal gradient indicates a rapid change in temperature over a short distance, which can drive atmospheric circulation and frontal development.",
  "synonyms": [
    "geothermal gradient"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "lapse rate"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thermal-gradient/"
}