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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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Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes. It involves observing, analyzing, and forecasting...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

An image on the weather radar that is convex to the direction of movement and resembles an arc shape, caused by mesoscale...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...