Weather and Climate Terminology

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Forecast

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A scientific prediction about future events, especially regarding weather.

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Hurricane

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A powerful tropical storm with heavy rain and strong winds.

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Flooding

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Overflow of water onto normally dry land, often due to heavy rain.

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Storm surge

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A rise in sea level along the coast due to a storm pushing water onshore.

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Landfall

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The place where a storm or hurricane first hits the land.

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Climate change

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Long-term change in global or regional climate patterns, often related to global warming.

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Evaporation

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The process by which water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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Fossil fuels

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Natural fuels like coal, oil, or gas formed from the remains of ancient organisms.

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Intensity

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The strength or power of something, often used to describe hurricanes.