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natural phenomenon > meteorological phenomenon > extratropical cyclone

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extratropical cyclone  

Definition

  • Any cyclonic-scale storm that is not a tropical cyclone. Usually refers to a mid- or high-latitude migratory storm system formed in regions of large horizontal temperature variations. Sometimes called extratropical storm or extratropical low. (Source: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_FullReport.pdf)

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