Convective Available Potential Energy

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Convective Available Potential Energy ( CAPE ) is a measure of the energy available for convection (vertical air mass movement) . It is directly related to the speed of the vertical air mass movement. Higher values ​​correspond to a higher risk of severe storms . During (or before) strong thunderstorms , values ​​of more than 1000 to over 5000 J / kg ( joules per kilogram ) are observed.

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