microburst

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English

Definitions

noun

A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.

Related words

Synonyms

miniburst mesovortex neutercane micrometeorology microquake microsurge micrometeor microflare microvortex micrometeoroid microbarom microdroplet microseism microturbulence microconvection meteoroid

Associated

shear winds tornado mph wind radar damage dry severe weather storm trees

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