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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

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

The situation where there is no advection because the constant pressure surfaces and temperature surfaces in the atmosphere...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

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

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

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)...

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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