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"Microburst" Definition

noun

A sudden, violent downdraft of air over a small area. Microbursts are difficult to detect and predict with standard weather instruments and are especially hazardous to airplanes during landing or takeoff.
A violent short-lived localized downdraft that creates extreme wind shears at low altitudes and is usually associated with thunderstorms.
A sudden, powerful, localized air current, especially a downdraught.

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