California Atmospheric River: Three people have lost their lives due to atmospheric rain. This drone visual shows the devastation spread across California. The 'Pineapple Express' storm has drenched the city with torrential rains causing flash floods and landslides. The deadly Pacific storm passed the West Coast in less than a week and stalled over Southern California, unleashing downpours that triggered street flooding and mudslides. But what is an atmospheric river? It is a phenomenon in which water evaporates into the air and is carried along by the wind. Atmospheric river occurs all over the world. But it is more common in mid-latitude regions such as west coast of North America like California, western Europe, and New Zealand among others. For more details, watch this video.
first published: Feb 7, 2024 11:42 pm
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