Aemet Warns of Explosive Cyclogenesis in the Mediterranean
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a warning for an intense meteorological phenomenon forming in the Mediterranean. It is an explosive cyclogenesis, a process where a low-pressure system deepens extremely rapidly, generating severe conditions. 🌪️
What Defines Explosive Cyclogenesis?
To be classified as explosive, the atmospheric pressure at the center of the low-pressure system must drop at least 24 hectopascals in one day. This barometric plunge acts as an engine that abruptly intensifies the low-pressure system. Numerical models predict that this process will occur in the vicinity of the western Mediterranean Sea, subsequently affecting the Iberian Peninsula.
Main Characteristics of the Phenomenon:- Sharp Pressure Drop: A fall of more than 24 hPa in 24 hours is the trigger.
- Location: It will develop in the western Mediterranean.
- Propagation: Its effects will extend toward the Peninsula.
The barometric plunge acts as an engine that abruptly intensifies the system.
Expected Impacts and Consequences
The main immediate effect will be a maritime and wind storm in wide areas of the Spanish and Balearic Mediterranean coastline. Dangerous conditions will be generated both on land and at sea.
Detailed Consequences:- Very Strong Winds: Gusts that could exceed 100 km/h are forecast in coastal and mountainous areas.
- Very Rough Sea: A swell with waves that can reach or exceed 5 meters in significant height will be generated.
- Heavy Precipitation: The phenomenon is usually accompanied by intense rains in the affected areas.
Context and Preparation
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