Discuss the formation of Rossby waves
What will be an ideal response?
Rossby waves occur along the polar front where colder air meets warmer air. The development begins with undulations that then increase in amplitude to form waves. As these mature, circulation patterns form in which warmer air and colder air mix along distinct fronts.
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