Synoptic scale meteorology
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title:
Synoptic scale meteorology
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In meteorology, the synoptic scale is a horizontal length scale of the order of 1,000 km (620 mi) or more. This corresponds to a horizontal scale typical of mid-latitude depressions. Most high- and low-pressure areas seen on weather maps are synoptic-scale systems, driven by the location of Rossby waves in their respective hemisphere. Low-pressure areas and their related frontal zones occur on the leading edge of a trough within the Rossby wave pattern, while high-pressure areas form on the back
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1000-km-order method of measuring weather systems
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synoptic_scale_meteorology
date created:
2004-03-11T17:44:53Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T07:08:44Z
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