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  • What is a microburst?
    What is a microburst?

    What is a microburst? A microburst is a small column of fast-sinking air, below a thunderstorm that reaches the ground and causes strong winds. A microburst, aka downdraft, is typically less than 2.5 miles wide, but it can produce winds of more than 100 mph and cause significant damage. It is also sometimes called a [...]


    Monday, July 5th, 2010


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