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What is Microburst?

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated with thunderstorms.

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Glossary

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Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.