Discussion :: Atmosphere
- What is a cloudburst?
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It refers to sudden and copious rainfall over a small area which often lasts for only a few minutes |
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B.
It refers to 50mm rain over a period of time |
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C.
It is caused by rapid condensation of very high clouds |
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D.
It refers to a thunderstorm with little rain |
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Answer : Option A
Explanation :
A cloudburst is sudden copious rainfall. It is a sudden aggressive rainstorm falling for a short period of time limited to a small geographical area. Meteorologists say the rain from a cloudburst is usually of the shower type with a fall rate equal to or greater than 100 mm (4.94 inches) per hour. Cloudbursts are often accompanied by hail or thunderstorms.
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