Definition of Extratropical. Meaning of Extratropical. Synonyms of Extratropical

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Definition of Extratropical

Extratropical
Extratropical Ex`tra*trop"ic*al, a. Beyond or outside of the tropics. --Whewell.

Meaning of Extratropical from wikipedia

- types of low pressure areas, one of which is the extratropical cyclone. The descriptor extratropical signifies that this type of cyclone generally occurs...
- types of surface-based cyclones: Extratropical cyclones, Subtropical cyclones and Tropical cyclones An extratropical cyclone is a synoptic scale low-pressure...
- latitudes (about 30 degrees) and trend towards the poles and steer extratropical cyclones in this general manner. Tropical cyclones which cross the subtropical...
- tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones cause an offs**** rise of water. However, unlike most tropical cyclone storm surges, extratropical cyclones can cause...
- and extratropical cyclones. As early as the 1950s, meteorologists were uncertain whether they should be characterized as tropical or extratropical cyclones...
- development of a larger cyclone, or cause two cyclones to merge into one. Extratropical cyclones typically engage in binary interaction when within 2,000 kilometres...
- corresponds to a horizontal scale typical of mid-latitude depressions (e.g. extratropical cyclones). Most high- and low-pressure areas seen on weather maps (such...
- while beginning its extratropical transition. By November 1, the JMA reported that Kong-rey had transitioned into an extratropical low as it moved north-northeastward...
- significant extratropical cyclones form each winter. In Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the Netherlands, recurring extratropical low-pressure...
- The effects of tropical cyclones in Europe and their extratropical remnants include strong winds, heavy rainfall, and in rare instances, tornadoes or...