warm occlusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003021",
  "term": "warm occlusion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A frontal zone formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front and, finding colder air ahead of the warm front, leaves the ground and rises up and over this denser air. Compare with cold occlusion.",
  "synonyms": [
    "warm-front-type occlusion",
    "warm-type occlusion",
    "warm occluded front"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "occluded front"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/warm-occlusion/"
}