What is CONQ?
CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric conditions that may lead to thunderstorms.
Glossary
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A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...
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A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...
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