Frontolysis

Frontolysis in meteorology, is the dissipation or weakening of an atmospheric front.[1]

In contrary to areas of "Frontogenesis", the areas where air masses diverge are called areas of frontolysis.

See also

References
  1. Thralls, Zoe A. (1958). The Teaching of Geography. Appleton-Century-Crofts. p. 57. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
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