Bomb (meteorology)

Bomb (meteorology)

Bomb is a meteorological term for a baroclinic low pressure area characterized by a rapid pressure fall of at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. It is applied only to cold air storms. Like hurricanes, these storms form over water and can cause severe damage to coastal areas.

See also

* Atmospheric pressure
* Nor'easter
* Cyclone

External links

* [http://www.usatoday.com/weather/tg/wnoreast/wbombs.htm USA Today: Bomb cyclones]


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