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Climatology - mid latitude cyclones
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (27)
where do they form between 30 and 60 degrees and between 60 and 90 degrees
different names in different regions for mid Mid-latitude cyclones are not named
latitude cyclones differently in different parts of the world.
where do mid latitude cyclones originate the polar front
from
what are mid latitude cyclones made of Consists of a cold front and warm front
• Large low-pressure system (often thousands of kilometres from end to end)
• Have distinct cold and warm front parts.
• Cold front moves faster than warm front and eventually catches up to it (forming an
occluded front).
characteristics of a mid latitude cyclone `(6
• MLCs bring wind, rain and freezing cold temperatures.
points)
• MLCs often occur in 'families', with the younger cyclones being further west & further
south
• Concentric isobars with very low central pressure and symbols for cold and warm
fronts.
how do mid latitude cyclones occur they go through a process called cyclogenesis
in what season do we experience mid winter
latitude cyclones
The Mid-Latitude Cyclones develop through the entire year, but due to shifting direct
why do we only experience these in winter
sunlight and the moving heat equator they only pass over South Africa in winter.
how many stages does cyclogenesis have 5
how long does it take a MLC to pass a point It would take two to five days for the stages to pass a point on the ground.
on the ground
in what direction do MLC move west to east
how big is a mid latitude cyclone 1,000 to 2,500 km
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Climatology - mid latitude cyclones
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (27)
where do they form between 30 and 60 degrees and between 60 and 90 degrees
different names in different regions for mid Mid-latitude cyclones are not named
latitude cyclones differently in different parts of the world.
where do mid latitude cyclones originate the polar front
from
what are mid latitude cyclones made of Consists of a cold front and warm front
• Large low-pressure system (often thousands of kilometres from end to end)
• Have distinct cold and warm front parts.
• Cold front moves faster than warm front and eventually catches up to it (forming an
occluded front).
characteristics of a mid latitude cyclone `(6
• MLCs bring wind, rain and freezing cold temperatures.
points)
• MLCs often occur in 'families', with the younger cyclones being further west & further
south
• Concentric isobars with very low central pressure and symbols for cold and warm
fronts.
how do mid latitude cyclones occur they go through a process called cyclogenesis
in what season do we experience mid winter
latitude cyclones
The Mid-Latitude Cyclones develop through the entire year, but due to shifting direct
why do we only experience these in winter
sunlight and the moving heat equator they only pass over South Africa in winter.
how many stages does cyclogenesis have 5
how long does it take a MLC to pass a point It would take two to five days for the stages to pass a point on the ground.
on the ground
in what direction do MLC move west to east
how big is a mid latitude cyclone 1,000 to 2,500 km
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