1. the rapid intensification of a storm system, especially a mid-latitude cyclone, characterized by a drop in central pressure of at least 24 millibars in 24 hours
Usage: meteorology; technical term; also called explosive cyclogenesis

Examples

• The nor'easter underwent bombogenesis as it moved offshore, intensifying into a powerful storm.
• Meteorologists warned that bombogenesis could produce dangerous winds and heavy precipitation.
• The rapid pressure drop during bombogenesis made the winter storm particularly severe.
• Bombogenesis occurs when cold air masses collide with warm ocean waters.
• The forecast model predicted bombogenesis would occur within the next 12 hours.