Upper-air disturbance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009910",
  "term": "Upper-air disturbance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A perturbation in the flow patterns of the upper atmosphere, often characterized by a trough or ridge in the geopotential height contours. These disturbances can propagate eastward and influence surface weather by inducing vertical motion and cyclogenesis. They are a key component in the development and movement of mid-latitude weather systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "upper-level disturbance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/upper-air-disturbance/"
}