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Downrush

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005115

A sudden, strong surge of cold air descending rapidly from a thunderstorm, often associated with a microburst or macroburst. This intense downward current of air impacts the ground and spreads out violently, producing damaging straight-line winds. Downrushes can generate wind speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, posing a hazard to aviation and ground structures.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005115
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoUprush
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005115",
  "term": "Downrush",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, strong surge of cold air descending rapidly from a thunderstorm, often associated with a microburst or macroburst. This intense downward current of air impacts the ground and spreads out violently, producing damaging straight-line winds. Downrushes can generate wind speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, posing a hazard to aviation and ground structures.",
  "see_also": [
    "uprush"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downrush/"
}

Record 2,828 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.