Explosive cyclogenesis associated with cyclones in polar air streams.

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Abstract

Sanders and Gyakum's 24-hr criterion (a central pressure fall that averages at least 1 mb h-1 for 24 h) of a rapidly deepening extratropical surface cyclone is adopted to investigate explosive surface cyclogenesis associated with cyclones in polar air streams and frontal waves induced by cyclones in polar air streams. A case is described in detail in which both the cold air vortex and frontal wave meet the criterion. Other examples of rapid cyclogenesis in which only the cold air cyclone or frontal wave satisfy the criterion are given.-from Author

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1537-1553
Number of pages17
JournalMonthly Weather Review
Volume111
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atmospheric Science

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