Frontolysis
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Frontolysis - in meteorology
, is the dissipation or weakening of an atmospheric front.
In contrary to areas of "Frontogenesis
", the areas where air masses diverge are called areas of frontolysis. Siberia
and Canada
are examples of areas of frontolysis
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
, is the dissipation or weakening of an atmospheric front.
In contrary to areas of "Frontogenesis
Frontogenesis
Frontogenesis, in meteorology, refers to the formation or strengthening of an atmospheric front. During frontogenesis, the temperature gradient tightens and as a result the thermal wind becomes imbalanced. To maintain balance, the geostrophic wind aloft and below adjust, such that regions of...
", the areas where air masses diverge are called areas of frontolysis. Siberia
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
are examples of areas of frontolysis