Describe the typical life cycle of a mid-latitude cyclone in North America, beginning with cyclogenesis and ending with the cyclone's dissolution
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Cyclogenesis: Disturbance develops along the polar front or other areas; warm air converges near the surface and begins to rise, creating instability.
Open stage: Cyclonic, counterclockwise flow pulls warm, moist air into the low pressure center, while cold air advances.
Occluded stage: The faster-moving cold front overtakes the slower warm front and wedges beneath it. Warm air is pushed upward, leading to precipitation.
Dissolving stage: When the cold air mass completely cuts off the warm air from its source of energy, the midlatitude cyclone dissolves.
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