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What is a downburst? 🌩️

What is a downburst? 🌩️
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You might have heard the term “straight-line winds” after a storm rolls through and leaves behind a trail of damage. But what exactly causes them? A downburst could be the answer, and understanding how one forms helps explain why the destruction can be so widespread. What Is a Downburst? It all s...

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