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Mid-latitude Wave Cyclones

Midlatitude Cyclones. Extratropical cyclone or wave cycloneLow pressure area with cyclonic (counter-clockwise) circulation.Atmosphere collects water by evaporation and returns it as precipitationMajor weather machine for mid-latitudesCounter-part in tropics is hurricane. Mid-latitude Cyclone C

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Mid-latitude Wave Cyclones

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    1. Mid-latitude Wave Cyclones

    2. Midlatitude Cyclones Extratropical cyclone or wave cyclone Low pressure area with cyclonic (counter-clockwise) circulation. Atmosphere collects water by evaporation and returns it as precipitation Major weather machine for mid-latitudes Counter-part in tropics is hurricane

    3. Mid-latitude Cyclone Characteristics Motion: these storms move across the midlatitudes at about 30 m.p.h. from west to east as they rotate around a low pressure center. Size: roughly 1,000 miles in diameter, the largest of storms Lifespan: 3-6 days to develop, 3-6 to dissipate Pressure: center roughly 990-1000 mb

    4. The Midlatitude Cyclone

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