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Tromba

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009792

A narrow, funnel-shaped cloud column extending downward from the base of a cumuliform cloud, but not reaching the ground or a water surface. It represents a rotating column of air, often visible due to condensation or dust. When a tromba makes contact with the surface, it becomes classified as a tornado or waterspout.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009792
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009792",
  "term": "Tromba",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A narrow, funnel-shaped cloud column extending downward from the base of a cumuliform cloud, but not reaching the ground or a water surface. It represents a rotating column of air, often visible due to condensation or dust. When a tromba makes contact with the surface, it becomes classified as a tornado or waterspout.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tromba/"
}

Record 9,923 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.