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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

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

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

A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

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

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...