What is another word for sudden downdrafts?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌdən dˈa͡ʊndɹafts] (IPA)

Sudden downdrafts can be described using a variety of synonyms such as air pocket, air turbulence, gust front, wind shear or microburst. An air pocket refers to a sudden change in air pressure that causes a quick drop in altitude for the aircraft. Air turbulence is the sudden movement of air in different directions and is often accompanied by strong gusts of wind. Gust front is a line of thunderstorms that produces downdrafts and strong winds. Wind shear is a shift in wind direction that leads to changes in altitude and airspeed. A microburst is a localized downdraft that causes wind gusts to change direction suddenly.

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What are the hypernyms for Sudden downdrafts?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    downburst, air currents, Atmopsheric Phenomena, Temperature Drop, Wind gusts.

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