perturbation

Definition

A minor change or disturbance in the regular, established, or expected state or path of a system.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'perturbatio', meaning 'confusion' or 'disorder', which comes from the verb 'perturbare', meaning 'to disturb thoroughly'.

In the news

In the article, the word refers to tiny changes in atmospheric conditions that can grow over time, leading to significant errors in typhoon path predictions. It highlights the difficulty of forecasting complex, chaotic natural systems.

AI-powered system increases accuracy in predicting typhoon tracks

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