It is called virga.Virga occurs when there is a rapid decrease of moisture content of the air at lower levels.Virga can cause dry microburst which is dangerous to aircrafts.
2007-12-22 05:20:34
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answered by Arasan 7
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Kimberly has posted the only correct answer at this point in time. It is indeed virga which is evaporative streaks of precipitation. Some recent studies according to Ahrens "Meteorology Today" (2003) suggest that these streamers are actually caused by ice in the process of changing to water.
2007-12-22 13:19:42
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answered by 1ofSelby's 6
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It's called virga. It's also called, living in Phoenix Arizona really sucks. I see it happening all the time.
2007-12-22 13:45:27
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answered by IplayadoconTV 5
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Fog
2007-12-22 13:06:00
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answered by Goth Skunk 4
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I want to know this too.
2007-12-22 13:05:26
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answered by iheart808 3
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virga, i studied meteorology
2007-12-22 13:09:45
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answered by kimberly b 2
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disapation
2007-12-22 13:05:18
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answered by Anonymous
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virago?
2007-12-22 13:09:10
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answered by dlea2701 3
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