Atmospheric river: Definition, relationship to hurricanes, potential benefits, and more FAQs answered

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satellite image shows giant swirl of clouds just off the coast of california about to engulf the state
A cyclone created by an atmospheric river approaches California in 2023.

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Southern California neighborhoods that attract the rich and famous are also some of the hardest-hit areas during major storms

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Los Angeles, CA - February 05: An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off it's foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.
An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off its foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.

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Life-threatening rain, floods, and mudslides rip through California

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California's governor declared a state of emergency as a severe storm system triggered record rainfall, intense flooding, and strong winds. The extreme weather caused mass evacuations and left half a million people without power.

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