Mesovortex (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural mes·o·vor·ti·ces [mez-oh-vawr-tuh-seez, mes-], /ˌmɛz oʊˈvɔr təˌsiz, ˌmɛs-/, mes·o·vor·tex·es
  1. 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.
Mesovortex (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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