This page contains links to graphics that were used in class to illustrate the life cycle of an observed extratropical cyclone.
 

Loop of plotted surface observations.
 

Loop of 1000 mb geopotential height.
 

Loop of 1000-500 mb thickness.
 

Illustration of cyclone tilt with height in 1000 mb, 850 mb, and 500 mb geopotential height fields.



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