rainfall
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In contrast, Western Scotland has had around double of its normal April rainfall so far.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
"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
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
But it was maintained that rainfall alone could not explain the size of the rivers or the existence of springs emerging from underground; springs were fed directly, it was argued, from the ocean.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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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