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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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A mass of very cold, dry air that mostly originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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

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

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

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