Heat burst
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In meteorology, a heat burst is a rare atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a sudden, localized increase in air temperature near the Earth's surface. Heat bursts typically occur during night-time a
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Downburst
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In meteorology, a downburst is a strong downward and outward gushing wind system that emanates from a point source above and blows radially, that is, in straight lines in all directions from the area
Heat burst
…than its surroundings. The parcel descends rapidly, warming due to compression, overshoots its equilibrium level, and reaches the surface, similar to a downburst. Recorded temperatures during heat bursts have reportedly reached above 140 °F (60 °C), sometimes rising by 18 °F (10 °C) or more within only a few…
A downburst seen in Phoenix, Arizona.
Illustration of a microburst at an airport. The air moves in a downward motion until it hits the surface. It then spreads outward in all directions. The wind regime in a microburst is opposite to that of a tornado.
Downburst damage in a straight line.
Dry microburst schematic