Alternate Definitions for frontal wave

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Term: frontal wave
Definition:

A horizontal wavelike deformation of a front in the lower levels, commonly associated with a maximum of cyclonic circulation in the adjacent flow. It may develop into a wave cyclone.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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