Explainer – Storms in California: What are ‘atmospheric rivers?’

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Explainer – Storms in California: What are ‘atmospheric rivers?’
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Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage. | Reuters

Most atmospheric rivers are weak and do not cause damage. In fact, they can provide much needed rain or snow.

In 2019, an atmospheric river nicknamed the “Pineapple Express” hit California. The water vapor from near Hawaii brought rain and triggered mudslides that forced motorists to swim for their lives and sent homes sliding downhill.

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