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What is Downburst?

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused by a tornado.

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Glossary

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet,...