Waves in the easterlies

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010165",
  "term": "Waves in the easterlies",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Synoptic-scale atmospheric disturbances that propagate westward within the tropical easterly trade wind flow. These waves, also known as easterly waves or African easterly waves, are characterized by a trough in the pressure field and often lead to organized convection and rainfall. They are a primary precursor to tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic basin.",
  "see_also": [
    "easterly wave"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/waves-in-the-easterlies/"
}