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   turbulence

   /ˈtəːbjʊləns/

   noun

   • 1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid: "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" Similar rough air currentsirregular atmospheric motionuneven air movementroughnessstorminesstempestuousnessheavinessviolencewildnesschoppinessagitationOpposite calmness
   • ▪ a state of conflict or confusion: "political turbulence" Similar turmoilinstabilityconflictupheavaltumulttroublesunrestfermentdisorderdisruptiondisturbancechaosconfusionSturm und DrangOpposite peacecalmness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin turbulentia, from turbulentus ‘full of commotion’ (see turbulent).

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   What does turbulence mean?

   • Here’s what they said. What is turbulence? Turbulence is unstable air movement that is caused by changes in wind speed and direction, such as jet streams, thunderstorms, and cold or warm weather fronts. It can range in severity, causing minor to dramatic changes in altitude and air speed.

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   What is atmospheric turbulence?

   • atmospheric turbulence, small-scale, irregular air motions characterized by winds that vary in speed and direction. Turbulence is important because it mixes and churns the atmosphere and causes water vapour, smoke, and other substances, as well as energy, to become distributed both vertically and horizontally.

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   What is turbulence in aviation?

   • Turbulence is a common yet complex weather phenomenon that affects aviation. Broadly speaking, it refers to irregular air movements that cause erratic changes in the altitude and/or attitude of an aircraft. Let’s take a look at the various types of turbulence, their causes, and some notable incidents they have played a part in.

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   What causes turbulence?

   • Turbulence is unstable air movement that is caused by changes in wind speed and direction, such as jet streams, thunderstorms, and cold or warm weather fronts. It can range in severity, causing minor to dramatic changes in altitude and air speed. It’s not just associated with inclement weather, but can also occur when skies appear placid.

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   3 days ago · Turbulence is unstable air movement that is caused by changes in wind speed and direction, such as jet streams, thunderstorms, and cold or warm weather fronts. It can range in...

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   3 days ago · Atmospheric turbulence, small-scale, irregular air motions characterized by winds that vary in speed and direction. Turbulence is important because it mixes and churns the atmosphere and causes water vapour, smoke, and other substances, as well as energy, to become distributed both vertically and.

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Turbulence is a common yet complex weather phenomenon that affects aviation. Broadly speaking, it refers to irregular air movements that cause erratic changes in the altitude and/or attitude of an aircraft. Let’s take a look at the various types of turbulence, their causes, and some notable incidents they have played a part in.

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   3 days ago · Turbulence is getting more frequent and more severe. An aviation and climate expert explains why. Pete Syme. Jul 3, 2024, 3:34 AM PDT. One passenger died and dozens were injured on...

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   5 days ago · Turbulence is a complex and chaotic state of fluid motion. Atmospheric turbulence within the Earth’s atmosphere poses fundamental challenges for applications such as remote sensing,...

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   1 day ago · a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

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    2 days ago · Definitions of. turbulently. adverb. in a turbulent manner; with turbulence. “the river rolls turbulently boiling”. adverb. in a stormy or violent manner. synonyms: passionately, stormily.