Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow plumes of tropical moisture originating over the Pacific Ocean that can transport large amounts of water vapor and produce heavy precipitation over coastal and inland regions such as California.
November 17, 2025
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Describes the meteorological nature and precipitation impact of atmospheric rivers.
Atmospheric rivers are long plumes of tropical moisture over the Pacific Ocean that can deliver large amounts of rain and produce heavy precipitation events in California.
November 16, 2025
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Describes the meteorological phenomenon that transports concentrated moisture from the tropics and can cause heavy rainfall when it reaches California.
An atmospheric river is a long plume of tropical moisture over an ocean that can transport large amounts of moisture and produce heavy, widespread rainfall.
November 15, 2025
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Atmospheric rivers are meteorological features that can deliver concentrated moisture to coastal and inland regions, often causing heavy precipitation.
Drug smuggling by sea commonly involves small vessels operating in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
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Geographic patterns of maritime drug trafficking routes.