Today I learned on Nostr: TIL that a "cloudburst" is a sudden and extreme downpour of rain over a small area ...

TIL that a "cloudburst" is a sudden and extreme downpour of rain over a small area within a short period of time, often accompanied by strong winds and sometimes hail and thunderstorm. They are especially common in mountainous areas and have caused several deadly flash floodings on record.

https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudburst
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