A bomb cyclone, also known as bombogenesis, refers to a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system in which the atmospheric pressure drops significantly over a 24-hour period. This phenomenon typically occurs when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, leading to the development of a powerful storm.
A powerful and multifaceted storm system is taking aim at the East Coast of the United States, bringing a mix of heavy rainfall, freezing rain, damaging winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures.
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As Storm Bert barrels toward the United Kingdom and Ireland, it promises to bring an extreme weekend of weather. Meteorologists warn the storm will undergo explosive cyclogenesis on Saturday, November 23, 2024, transforming it into a “bomb cyclone” with a rapid pressure drop of over 24 hPa in just 24 hours.
On November 20, 2024, a powerful bomb cyclone hit the northwestern US and Canada, causing chaos in the region. Hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and snowfalls left 2 people dead and more than 1.8 million people without power. Forecasts show that storms will intensify in the coming days.
As Europe braces for the dual onslaught of storms, authorities and citizens are strongly advised to remain vigilant, take necessary precautions, and stay abreast of the evolving weather situation.
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Extreme weather events are gripping our planet, bringing about a series of natural disasters that underscore the escalating climate crisis.
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