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downburst

downburst

A strong downdraught from a storm that hits the ground and spreads outwards, producing powerful surface winds.

All languages

English
downburst
Norwegian
fallvind
Japanese
ダウンバースト — だうんばーすと — daumbāsuto
Korean
다운버스트 — daunbeoseuteu
Spanish
reventón atmosférico
French
rafale descendante
German
Fallböe

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