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Concept information
Preferred term
convective available potential energy
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Topic
Definition
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A measure of the amount of energy available for convection. CAPE is directly related to the maximum potential vertical speed within an updraft; thus, higher values indicate greater potential for severe weather.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- CAPE (convective available potential energy)
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URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291949
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