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Microbursts (Top 10 Anomalous Weather Phenomena)

Microbursts: These are powerful downdrafts that occur within a thunderstorm. When a microburst reaches the ground, it spreads out in all directions, producing damaging straight-line winds .

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Landon - August 25, 2025TOP

A microburst is a sudden, powerful downdraft of air that descends from a thunderstorm and spreads out violently upon hitting the ground. These intense wind shears are highly dangerous to aviation, causing rapid changes in speed and altitude. Lasting only minutes, they can produce destructive straight-line winds exceeding 150 mph.

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