‘Rain bombs’ captured in all their beauty Posted on 1 March 2020 Tags:weather phenomenon A ‘rain bomb’ or more accurately, a microburst, is the result of a severe weather pattern. This phenomenon caused by a sudden and small concentrated downburst of wind and rain and is unleashed over a specific area. Hot, dry air rises and mixes with heavy rain-bearing clouds. The water droplets evaporate, which causes a cooling of the air around them which then starts to sink. This falling air pulls down the remaining droplets, resulting in the deluge of water. Although incredible to look at, these microbursts can be quite dangerous. ‘Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface, and in some instances, can be life-threatening,’ according to the US National Weather Service. Microburst during a storm in Perth, Australia . @opplevelse/Twitter A microburst over the Pacific Ocea. @Rainmaker1973/ Twitter Microburst over Brazil. @StormchaserUKEU/Twitter Microburst over Phoenix, USA. @StormchaserUKEU/Twitter They last for a very short period of time, only around 5–10 minutes, but with fast-moving wind can cause quite a lot of damage. Wind speeds can reach a maximum of over 200km/h. Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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