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What is a bomb cyclone? An atmospheric scientist explains

MULLENS – What is a bomb cyclone? An atmospheric scientist explains Article first published online: 27 Jan 2022 A bomb cyclone is a large, intense midlatitude storm that has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation. When a cyclone “bombs,” or […]