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ˈklaʊdˌbɜrstcloud·burst
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Princeton's WordNet
downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, torrent, pelter, soakernoun
a heavy rain
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cloudburstnoun
A sudden heavy rainstorm.
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Cloudburst
A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. Cloudbursts can quickly dump large amounts of water, e.g. 25 mm of precipitation corresponds to 25,000 metric tons per square kilometre (1 inch corresponds to 72,300 short tons over one square mile). However, cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift or occasionally when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air, resulting in sudden condensation. At times, a large amount of runoff from higher elevations is mistakenly conflated with a cloudburst. The term "cloudburst" arose from the notion that clouds were akin to water balloons and could burst, resulting in rapid precipitation. Though this idea has since been disproven, the term remains in use.
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cloudburst
A cloudburst is a sudden, heavy rainfall that is typically of short duration but often causes significant floods and damage. It is usually specific to a certain geographical area and can occur without any forewarning. This term is most often used when the amount of rainfall is exceptionally high.
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Cloudburst
A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation, sometimes with hail and thunder, which normally lasts no longer than a few minutes but is capable of creating flood conditions. Colloquially, the term cloudburst may be used to describe any sudden heavy, brief, and usually unforecast rainfall.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cloudburst in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cloudburst in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- skybrudDanish
- WolkenbruchGerman
- aguacero, gota fríaSpanish
- rankkasadeFinnish
- averseFrench
- felhőszakadásHungarian
- տարափArmenian
- scroscio, nubifragio, rovescioItalian
- 豪雨Japanese
- hujan curahMalay
- wolkbreukDutch
- styrtregnNorwegian
- oberwanie chmuryPolish
- aguaceiroPortuguese
- ли́веньRussian
- skyfallSwedish
- וואָלקנבראָך, וואָלקנבראָךןYiddish
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