extreme rainfall

collocation in English

meaningsofextremeandrainfall

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extreme
adjective
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/ɪkˈstriːm/us
/ɪkˈstriːm/
very large in amount ...
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rainfall
noun[U]
uk
/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/us
/ˈreɪn.fɑːl/
rain, or the amount of rain ...
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(Definition ofextremeandrainfallfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We are changing the climate, the result of which is both extreme drought andextremerainfall.
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In 2010/2011 anextremerainfallof about 165 millimeters was measured during rainy season.
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Plans are in place to increase the safety of this dam in anextremerainfallevent by increasing the spillway capacity.
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In areas ofextremerainfalland high temperatures, the clay and humus may be washed out, further reducing the buffering capacity of the soil.
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Theextremerainfallled to widespread flooding and mudslides across the state.
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During its weakening stage, the typhoon dumpedextremerainfallaround its circulation.
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The agency later admitted they goofed in downplaying the storm's destructive potential after weakening, noting their lack of experience withextremerainfallevents.
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During periods ofextremerainfallor snow melt, mudflows are sometimes generated by mobilization of loose volcanic debris and soil on the slopes of volcanoes.
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In addition, water alters the soil profile by dissolving and re-depositing minerals, often at lower levels, and possibly leaving the soil sterile in the case ofextremerainfalland drainage.
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A small radius near the center of the storm had much of theextremerainfall, and limited the flooding, which could have been disastrous if it were widespread.
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After a severe drought in 1997,extremerainfalldamaged around 470000acres 0 of food crops, including various types of vegetables, fruits, and roots some of the country's main diet food.
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