English Language WordTools.ai BETA

Phrases with «convective precipitation»

Convective precipitation refers to rain or snow that forms as a result of rising air currents. When warm air rises and cools, it releases its moisture through condensation, forming clouds and eventually precipitation. This type of precipitation is usually quick and intense, often accompanied by thunderstorms or heavy downpours. Full definition

Sentences with «convective precipitation»

  • This concern is supported by Zhao et al. (2016), [19] who found that by varying the cumulus convective precipitation parameterization in the new GFDL AM4 model they could engineer its climate sensitivity over a wide range without being able to find any clear observational constraint that favoured one version of the model over the others. (judithcurry.com)
  • In the drylands of the Colorado's lower basin, formed by Nevada, Arizona and California, thunderstorms — known in meteorological parlance as convective precipitation — typically control runoff, stream flow, water supply and flood risk to human populations in addition to water availability to vegetation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • «The general problem is, we know that climate change is occurring all over the globe, but what we don't know is how it will affect convective precipitation and associated runoff.» (sciencedaily.com)
  • (see all sentences)

See also

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z