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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

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

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

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

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

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

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