cyclogenesis

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cyclogenesis

[¦sī·klō′jen·ə·səs]

(meteorology)

Any development or strengthening of cyclonic circulation in the atmosphere.

cyclogenesis

A deepening of a low-pressure system associated with the continuing development of a mid-latitude cyclone storm.

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Sometimes a particularly strong winter storm is called a "bomb," having undergone bombogenesis in which the storm system strengthens very rapidly.

Winter Weather Woes: Be in the know when it comes to winter weather so you can avoid a dangerous situation

The storm was powered by a rapid plunge in barometric pressure that some weather forecasters were referring to as bombogenesis or a "bomb cyclone" and which brought fast, heavy snowfall and high winds.

The bombogenesis phenomenon occurs when a storm's barometric pressure drops 24 millibars in 24 hours.

Fierce storm snarls travel, knocks out power in US Northeast

For winter storm Stella to undergo bombogenesis, or to be considered a weather bomb, the central pressure of the system would have to drop 24 millibars within 24 hours.

Winter Storm Stella May Undergo Bombogenesis Before Hitting The Northeast

Once the warm, tropical air crashes into mountain of cold air, a violent explosion of meteorological energy will occur called bombogenesis.

Extratropical Typhoon Nuri To Create Hurricane-Strong Winds, Giant Waves Around Alaska's Aleutian Islands

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