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.

Glossary

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, significantly influencing global...

A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...

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

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

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