Serein

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008804

Rain that falls from an otherwise clear sky, without visible clouds overhead. This phenomenon occurs when precipitation forms at higher altitudes within clouds that are not directly above the observer, and then drifts into an area of clear sky before reaching the ground. It is a relatively rare meteorological occurrence.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-008804
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science

Record as JSON

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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008804",
  "term": "Serein",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Rain that falls from an otherwise clear sky, without visible clouds overhead. This phenomenon occurs when precipitation forms at higher altitudes within clouds that are not directly above the observer, and then drifts into an area of clear sky before reaching the ground. It is a relatively rare meteorological occurrence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/serein/"
}

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