mesocyclone

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf meteorological phenomenon
gptkbp:associatedWith supercell
gptkbp:cause severe weather
gptkbp:detects Doppler radar
gptkbp:diameter 2 to 10 kilometers
gptkbp:firstDescribed meteorologists
gptkbp:form unstable atmospheric conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mesocyclone
gptkbp:location mid-levels of a thunderstorm
gptkbp:partOf thunderstorm
gptkbp:produces strong winds
tornado
heavy rain
large hail
gptkbp:relatedTo mesoscale convective system
updraft
gptkbp:rotationPeriod cyclonic
clockwise (Southern Hemisphere)
counterclockwise (Northern Hemisphere)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:wind
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5