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V-shaped depression

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010073

A low-pressure system characterized by isobars that form a V-shape, pointing towards the direction of movement. This configuration indicates a trough of low pressure, often associated with a cold front or an occluded front. Such depressions frequently bring unsettled weather, including cloudiness and precipitation, as they pass.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010073
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoDepression
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010073",
  "term": "V-shaped depression",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A low-pressure system characterized by isobars that form a V-shape, pointing towards the direction of movement. This configuration indicates a trough of low pressure, often associated with a cold front or an occluded front. Such depressions frequently bring unsettled weather, including cloudiness and precipitation, as they pass.",
  "see_also": [
    "depression"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/v-shaped-depression/"
}

Record 10,379 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.