Category: Define

Continental Shelf The zone around the continents extending from the low-water mark seaward, typically ending in steep slope to the depths of the ocean floor.

ConvectionMotions in a fluid that transport and mix the properties of the fluid. These properties could be heat and/or moisture. When used to imply only

Diffraction The result of light waves interfering with other after passing through a narrow aperture, causing them to bend or spread. Light Waves That part

Convergence Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. Convergent winds at lower levels are associated with upward

Directional Shear The shear created by a rapid change in wind direction with height. Shear It is the rate of change over a short duration.

Discontinuity Comparatively large contrast in meteorological elements over a relatively small distance or period of time. In oceanography, it is the abrupt change or jump

Coriolis Effect A force per unit mass that arises solely from the earth’s rotation, acting as a deflecting force. It is dependent on the latitude

Disturbance This has several applications. It can apply to a low or cyclone that is small in size and influence. It can also apply to

Corona A pastel halo around the moon or sun created by the diffraction of water droplets. The droplets in the cloud, such as cirrostratus, and

Diurnal Pertaining to actions or events that occur during a twenty-four hour cycle or recurs every twenty-four hours. Meteorological elements that are measured diurnally include