Tropical meteorology
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009803
The branch of meteorology that focuses on atmospheric processes and phenomena occurring in the tropical regions of the Earth, generally between 30° North and 30° South latitude. This field investigates unique weather systems such as tropical cyclones, monsoons, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. It also studies the influence of large-scale oscillations like the Madden-Julian Oscillation on tropical weather patterns.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009803 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "The branch of meteorology that focuses on atmospheric processes and phenomena occurring in the tropical regions of the Earth, generally between 30° North and 30° South latitude. This field investigates unique weather systems such as tropical cyclones, monsoons, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. It also studies the influence of large-scale oscillations like the Madden-Julian Oscillation on tropical weather patterns.",
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