Precipitation
Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often Extreme storms with destructive flooding are caused by two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The amount of moisture in the air depends on its temperature, with higher temperatures allowing for more moisture to be held, leading to […]
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Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often
Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often Extreme storms like the one that hit the Midwest and Southern states in April 2025 are formed by a combination of two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The air needs to contain enough moisture, […]
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