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downburst

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English Wikipedia has an article on:downburstWikipedia
downburst (plural downbursts)

(meteorology) A powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm, often creating powerful divergent horizontal winds and strong wind shear upon impacting the surface.

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Downburst winds are created as rain-cooled air hits the ground and spreads out fiercely in all directions. Source: Internet

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