Meaning of Rossby wave | Babel Free
Definitions
A natural phenomenon in the atmospheres and oceans of planets, a kind of inertial wave that is largely due to planetary rotation.
Examples
“The new paper explores the impacts on crop production when meanders in the jet stream (Rossby waves) become⟳ stuck. Stuck patterns cause extreme weather.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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