atmospheric rivers
California
Atmospheric river are clouds of moisture that help transport saturated air from the tropics to high latitudes.
Atmospheric river are clouds of moisture that help transport saturated air from the tropics to high latitudes.
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It leads to relentless rain and snow.
It leads to relentless rain and snow.
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Typically 250-375 miles wide, atmospheric river can extend over 1,000 miles
Typically 250-375 miles wide, atmospheric river can extend over 1,000 miles
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Air currents are a very important source of rainfall, but they can also cause flash floods, sometimes killing people and destroying property.
Air currents are a very important source of rainfall, but they can also cause flash floods, sometimes killing people and destroying property.
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When atmospheric rivers hit land, they can create hurricane-like conditions and bring down heavy rains quickly
When atmospheric rivers hit land, they can create hurricane-like conditions and bring down heavy rains quickly
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More than 10 atmospheric currents can occur simultaneously around the world.
More than 10 atmospheric currents can occur simultaneously around the world.
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The famous and powerful one is Pineapple Express.
The famous and powerful one is Pineapple Express.
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Atmospheric river is also occurring in the eastern half of the United States
Atmospheric river is also occurring in the eastern half of the United States
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In the winter of 2023, a series of atmospheric currents delivered unprecedented amounts of water to drought-hit California.
In the winter of 2023, a series of atmospheric currents delivered unprecedented amounts of water to drought-hit California.
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