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Microburst vs Rainstorm - What's the difference?

microburst | rainstorm |


As nouns the difference between microburst and rainstorm

is that microburst is (meteorology) a strong downdraft, of less than 25 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds while rainstorm is a storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.

Downburst vs Microburst - What's the difference?

downburst | microburst |


In meteorology|lang=en terms the difference between downburst and microburst

is that downburst is (meteorology) a powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm while microburst is (meteorology) a strong downdraft, of less than 25 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.

As nouns the difference between downburst and microburst

is that downburst is (meteorology) a powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm while microburst is (meteorology) a strong downdraft, of less than 25 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.

Microburst vs Hurricane - What's the difference?

microburst | hurricane |


In meteorology terms the difference between microburst and hurricane

is that microburst is a strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds while hurricane is a wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm.

As a proper noun Hurricane is

a British fighter aircraft used during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain.

Microburst - What does it mean?

microburst | |

Microburst vs Tornado - What's the difference?

microburst | tornado |


In meteorology terms the difference between microburst and tornado

is that microburst is a strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds while tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

Windshear vs Microburst - What's the difference?

windshear | microburst |


As a noun microburst is

(meteorology) a strong downdraft, of less than 25 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.