Macroburst

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Meteorological phenomenon
gptkbp:affects Aviation safety
gptkbp:cause Widespread wind damage
gptkbp:causedBy Thunderstorm downdrafts
gptkbp:characterizedBy Strong straight-line winds
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Microburst
gptkbp:diameter Greater than 4 km (2.5 miles)
gptkbp:duration Lasts up to 30 minutes
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Dr._Ted_Fujita
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Macroburst
gptkbp:maximumSpeed Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
gptkbp:occurredIn Severe thunderstorms
Tropical cyclones
gptkbp:type Downburst
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microburst
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7