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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

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

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

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

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

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

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

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...