rainfall
Example Sentences
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"This includes instances of extreme weather such as heavy rainfall events or very warm summers triggering earlier than expected surges, suggesting an increasing unpredictability in their behavior."
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Record winter rainfall is flushing pollution and sediment into Devon and Cornwall's coastal waters, raising risks to marine life, shellfish and potentially human health as conditions warm.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Instead, scientists and water managers will need to better track spring rainfall, soil moisture, plant activity, and temperature trends to make accurate forecasts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
The total rainfall through Sunday night is anticipated to be between 0.50 and 1.50 inches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The house was dim and quiet, the rainfall more distant as she left the attic behind.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Middle School and High School
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