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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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A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

A cloud that develops from Cirrus, completely or partially covering the sky, creating a halo effect, thin, sheet-like, milky...

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

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

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

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

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

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...