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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

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

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The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

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

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

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

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

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