West-east transport

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010845",
  "term": "West-east transport",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The movement of air masses, moisture, or pollutants across longitudes, primarily driven by the prevailing westerly winds in the mid-latitudes. This atmospheric circulation pattern influences weather systems and the distribution of atmospheric constituents around the globe. It is a dominant feature of global atmospheric dynamics, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/west-east-transport/"
}