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
During March things were broadly average across Scotland but a succession of weather systems in April has brought a lot of rainfall.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
New research from the University of Washington points to an unexpected culprit: a lack of spring rainfall.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Seasonal changes of day length, temperature, and rainfall constitute signals that stimulate seeds to germinate, seedlings to grow, and mature plants to develop flowers, seeds, and fruit.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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