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  • adjective Relating to a mesocyclone.

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  • Typical mesocyclonic tornadoes are caused by intense thunderstorms with appropriate vertical and directional wind shear.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Pathogens in Harm’s Way: 2009

  • Strong upper air winds have a tendency to enhance the vertical mesocyclonic circulation occurring inside developing thunderstorms.

    Tornadoes 2008

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