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Understanding Fronts and Air Masses in Meteorology

Discover the different types of fronts in meteorology and how air masses collide to create weather phenomena. Learn about stationary, cold, warm, occluded fronts, and dry lines. Explore the University of Illinois' ATMS webpage for more insights.

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Understanding Fronts and Air Masses in Meteorology

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  1. Fronts Marissa Tsugawa :D

  2. April 12, 2009 A front is the transition zone between two air masses of different density; fronts have horizontal and vertical components

  3. Types of Fronts • Stationary Front • A front that doesn’t move • Cold Front • Cooler edge of air replaces warmer air • Warm Front • Warmer edge of air replaces cooler air • Occluded Front • When a cold front catches up to a warm front • Dry Line • Separates a moist air mass from a dry air mass

  4. Air Masses Colliding University of Illinois ATMS web page

  5. Cold Front

  6. Warm Front

  7. Solar Radiation

  8. Wind Speed

  9. Wind Direction

  10. AVE Air Temperature

  11. AVE Relative Humidity

  12. Barometric Pressure

  13. Rad Longwave IN

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