convective activity
Americannoun
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Thunderstorms are caused by what is known as convective activity, where moist air close to the ground warms rapidly and rises quickly.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Along with a threat of new starts, strong, erratic outflow winds from convective activity can affect fire spread and are a threat to firefighter safety,” the Forest Service wrote in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
Radar would guide him into Earl's core where rain falls down, surrounded by the circling storm's convective activity that pulls moisture up into the air.
From US News ● Sep. 3, 2010
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