MESOVORTEX Definition & Meaning

mesovortex

[ mez-oh-vawr-teks, mes- ]

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plural mesovortices mesovortexes

Meteorology. a violent swirl of wind, or cyclonic circulation, measuring 10–100 miles (16–161 kilometers) in diameter and developing within the mid-level area of a large storm’s convective activity, especially as the storm intensifies:
The most devastating effects of Hurricane Andrew were caused largely by the storm system’s intense mesovortices.

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First recorded in 1945–50; meso- ( def ) + vortex ( def )

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