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   snowstorm

   /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/

   noun

   • 1. a heavy fall of snow, especially with a high wind.
   • ▪ a shower or large quantity of something: "a snowstorm of ash began to fall"
   • ▪ a toy or ornament consisting of a model of a scene in a liquid containing white particles which, when shaken, mimic a snowstorm.

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   What is a snow storm example?

   • Snow is precipitation in the form of ice crystals that falls from clouds. Example: The ski resort was bustling with activity after a fresh snowfall, as skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes to enjoy the new snow. A severe winter storm characterized by heavy snowfall, high winds, and low visibility.

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   What is a storm & why is it important?

   • Storm is a generic term, popularly used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances, ranging from ordinary rain showers and snowstorms to thunderstorms, wind and wind-related disturbances, such as gales, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and sandstorms.

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   What is an example of a weather characterized by falling snow?

   • Weather characterized by falling snow or a covering of snow on the ground. Example: The town was transformed into a winter wonderland after a snowy weather. Precipitation in the form of liquid water droplets falling from the atmosphere. Example: The children played outside in the rain and jumped in puddles. Light rain falling in very fine drops.

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3. www.britannica.com › science › stormStorm | Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Storm is a generic term, popularly used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances, ranging from ordinary rain showers and snowstorms to thunderstorms, wind and wind-related disturbances, such as gales, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and sandstorms.

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     windstorm, a wind that is strong enough to cause at least...

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   5 days ago · Drought, lack or insufficiency of rain for an extended period that causes a considerable water imbalance and, consequently, water shortages, crop damage, streamflow reduction, and depletion of groundwater and soil moisture. It occurs when evaporation and transpiration exceed precipitation for a considerable period.

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5. www.britannica.com › science › tropical-cycloneTropical cyclone | Definition, Causes, Formation, and Effects

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   2 days ago · tropical cyclone, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain.

   • A tropical cyclone is an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans. It is also called a hurricane or a typhoon. It is charac...
   • Tropical cyclones occur every year during the late summer months: July–September in the Northern Hemisphere and January–March in the Southern Hemis...
   • Characteristic features of tropical cyclones are the eye, a central region of clear skies, warm temperatures, and low atmospheric pressure; the eye...
   • Every year tropical cyclones strike regions as far apart as the Gulf Coast of North America, northwestern Australia, and eastern India and Bangladesh.
   • Tropical cyclones are known by multiple names. In the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern North Pacific, these storms are called hurricanes. In th...

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › snowfallSnowfall - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of snowfall. noun. precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals. synonyms: snow. see more.

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   5 days ago · Snowstorm – The snowstorm will last till tomorrow afternoon. Snowflake – A single snowflake landed on her nose. Blizzard – Eleanor arrived in the midst of a blizzard. Wind. Breeze – A cold breeze was blowing hard. Blustery – The day was cold and blustery. Windy – It was windy and Jake felt cold.

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   4 days ago · Snowstorm. A severe winter storm characterized by heavy snowfall, high winds, and low visibility. Example: The town was buried under several feet of snow after the snowstorm.

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   3 days ago · As nuclear devices need not be detonated to ignite a firestorm, the term "nuclear winter" is something of a misnomer. [17] The majority of papers published on the subject state that without qualitative justification, nuclear explosions are the cause of the modeled firestorm effects.