Information
This page shows a seris of choropleth maps that focuses on rain. The stuff that is included in this ma are the total amount of cloudburst, downpour, heavy rain, gully washers, and squall. The total amount is in decimals, which is because of the "breaks" feature of the index.
The Impact Of Rain On The Environment
By restoring water supplies, sustaining ecosystems, and controlling temperatures, rain is essential to environmental sustainability. However, too much or contaminated rainfall can have detrimental effects such as soil erosion, water pollution, and harm to aquatic life, especially when it carries pollutants from cities through stormwater runoff.
Definitions
- Big rain: more descriptive and less specific in terms of the exact rainfall rate.
- Cloudburst: a sudden violent rainstorm.
- Downpour: a heavy rainfall.
- Heavy rain: high amounts of precipitation in a short amount of time.
- Gully washers: a short, heavy rainstorm. Used commonly in the Midwestern and Western United States.
- Squall: a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, orsleet.
Sources
Extreme Precipitation and Climate Change
The Difference Between 'Rain' and 'Showers' in Your Weather Forecast
37 Types of Rain According to Scientists + The General Public
- Authored by Mark Marji
- December 10, 2024