What's an explosive cyclamesis?
The arrival of 'Goretti' depression has put the weather phenomenon back in the spotlight.
Explosive cyclamesis. Photo: EFE/Juan Herrero.
Explosive cyclamesis Goretti will affect Western Europe this week and will also affect the Basque Country. It usually causes names, odes, alarm and confusion, i.e. explosive cyclamesis.
We shall then explain clearly and easily what this phenomenon consists of.
What does explosive cyclamesis mean?
This is thetechnical term used by meteorologists to describe the process of a very rapid depression, that is, when the central pressure drops sharply in a very short time. In fact, it occurs when the central pressure of the depressionfalls by more than 20 milesin 24 hours.
How does this phenomenon come about?
It occurs when very different masses of air interact, such as a hot front and a very cold front, and when conditions are in place to suddenly reinforce a depression in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
What effects does it have on the Earth's surface?
Explosive cyclamesis, in itself, does not cause bad weather, but a depression that is reinforced jada ,which can produce very strong winds, heavy rains, snowfall and strong sea storm in a short time.
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