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|Meaning=(No longer frequently used.) Any nonfrontal line or band of [[convective activity]] in the [[atmosphere]]. | |||
|Explanation=It is a general term and includes the developing, mature, and dissipating stages. However, when the mature stage consists of a line of active thunderstorms, it is properly called a [[squall line]]; therefore, in practice, instability line often refers to the less active phases. <br/>''See also'' [[pseudo front]], [[prefrontal squall line]]<br/> Fulks, J. R. 1951. Compendium of Meteorology. 647–652. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 30 March 2024
(No longer frequently used.) Any nonfrontal line or band of convective activity in the atmosphere.
It is a general term and includes the developing, mature, and dissipating stages. However, when the mature stage consists of a line of active thunderstorms, it is properly called a squall line; therefore, in practice, instability line often refers to the less active phases.
See also pseudo front, prefrontal squall line
Fulks, J. R. 1951. Compendium of Meteorology. 647–652.