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What is Atmospheric River?

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

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Glossary

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

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

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.