rainfall
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El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Authorities there have already identified peatlands at risk, and warned the country could see its lowest rainfall in 30 years.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Up until Monday morning, Cambridge and Bedford had both received only 2% of their average April rainfall.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
In natural environments, cycles such as rainfall or tidal changes repeatedly wash away these flawed areas.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
But it was maintained that rainfall alone could not explain the size of the rivers or the existence of springs emerging from underground; springs were fed directly, it was argued, from the ocean.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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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