Why the Bomb Cyclone Hitting the East Coast Is So Unusual
Why the Bomb Cyclone Hitting the East Coast Is So Unusual
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
January 4, 20188m 35s
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Show Notes
Now, the first thing you should know about a bomb cyclone is it’s just a name—and unlike a sharknado, it’s not a literal one. The very real scientific term describes a storm that suddenly intensifies following a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure. Bombing out, or “bombogenesis,” is when a cyclone’s central pressure drops 24 millibars or more in 24 hours, bringing furious winds that can quickly create blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.
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