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.

Glossary

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

A thermodynamic change process in the system without any exchange of heat or transfer of energy between systems. This process...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

Considerable cloudiness refers to weather conditions where a large portion of the sky is covered with clouds, but some clear...

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

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

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