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extreme event

American  
[ik-streem i-vent] / ɪkˈstrim ɪˈvɛnt /

noun

Meteorology, Climatology.

  1. an episode of weather, climate, or environmental conditions that is severe and unexpected or abnormal for the location or season.

Etymology

Origin of extreme event

First recorded in 1965–70

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