Rapid deepening facts for kids
A hurricane nearing landfall on Florida after its rapid deepening phase.
Rapid deepening is a condition that happens when the minimum sea-level atmospheric pressure of a tropical cyclone goes down at lot very quickly. The National Weather Service describes rapid deepening as a decrease of 42 millibars in less than 24 hours. However, this phrase is usually applied to most storms that are quickly becoming stronger.
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In Spanish: Rápida intensificación para niños
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