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Wave cyclone

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010140

A type of extratropical cyclone that forms along a frontal boundary, typically a stationary front, and develops a characteristic wave-like shape as it intensifies. This system is also known as a frontal cyclone or mid-latitude cyclone. It is responsible for much of the changeable weather in temperate regions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010140
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymswave depression
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "A type of extratropical cyclone that forms along a frontal boundary, typically a stationary front, and develops a characteristic wave-like shape as it intensifies. This system is also known as a frontal cyclone or mid-latitude cyclone. It is responsible for much of the changeable weather in temperate regions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "wave depression"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wave-cyclone/"
}

Record 10,366 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.