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Fronts. Marissa Tsugawa :D. April 12, 2009. A front is the transition zone between two air masses of different density; fronts have horizontal and vertical components. Types of Fronts. Stationary Front A front that doesn’t move Cold Front Cooler edge of air replaces warmer air Warm Front
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Fronts Marissa Tsugawa :D
April 12, 2009 A front is the transition zone between two air masses of different density; fronts have horizontal and vertical components
Types of Fronts • Stationary Front • A front that doesn’t move • Cold Front • Cooler edge of air replaces warmer air • Warm Front • Warmer edge of air replaces cooler air • Occluded Front • When a cold front catches up to a warm front • Dry Line • Separates a moist air mass from a dry air mass
Air Masses Colliding University of Illinois ATMS web page