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101-11 Thunderstorms Flashcards

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3 Conditions for a TSTM

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  1. Moisture
  2. Unstable air
  3. Lifting force
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3 Lifecycles of a thunderstorm

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Cumulus (developing/updrafts/ drops forming growing)
Mature (rain begins, up & down drafts, lightening)
Dissipating (ending, predominately downdrafts)

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Airmass TS

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Formed from convection
Self destructive (down drafts & rain)
20-90mins

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Steady State (SSTATE)

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Formed weather systems
More destructive
Several hours long

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Microburst

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Localized column of sinking air, less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter
(Can be wet or dry)

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