atmospheric rivers

A form of atmospheric river — A narrow and long band of atmospheric moisture that transports a lot of water vapour, originating from the tropics, in a manner superficially similar to how a terrestrial river transports water.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of atmospheric river
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