Beneath an Intense Thunderstorm, the Downdraft May Become Localized So

question 16

Multiple Choice

Beneath an intense thunderstorm, the downdraft may become localized so that it hits the ground and spreads horizontally in a radial burst of wind. This is called a ____.

• A) dry line
• B) outflow boundary
• C) squall line
• D) downburst

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