= Scales in meteorology
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In meteorology, "scales" refer to the different levels of atmospheric phenomena based on their spatial and temporal dimensions. Understanding these scales is crucial for weather forecasting, climate studies, and atmospheric research. The three primary scales are: 1. **Microscale**: This scale involves phenomena that occur over very small areas (on the order of a few meters to kilometers) and short time frames (seconds to minutes). Examples include turbulence, local wind patterns, and small-scale convective cells.
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