rainfall
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"This includes instances of extreme weather such as heavy rainfall events or very warm summers triggering earlier than expected surges, suggesting an increasing unpredictability in their behavior."
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Despite April showers having been dominant for most over the last few days, rainfall across spring so far has varied hugely across the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
And it probably won’t be much rainfall — maybe a quarter-inch to a half-inch, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Instead, scientists and water managers will need to better track spring rainfall, soil moisture, plant activity, and temperature trends to make accurate forecasts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
I always added a little sea water to Richard Parker’s fresh water, in a greater proportion in the days following a rainfall, in a lesser during periods of drought.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Middle School and High School
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