Algemene Training IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Weather

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

moesson

snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

neerslag

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

dauw

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air

thermometer

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

isobaar

a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

Beaufortschaal

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

een korte sneeuwbui

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

sleet

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

witte nevel

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

chinook

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

vlaag

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

slush

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

squall

a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

plotselinge overstroming

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

zonnestraal

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

hogedrukgebied

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

storm

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

zacht