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What is a bomb cyclone? Everything you need to know

A powerful winter storm is forecast to pound most of the U.S. with freezing temperatures and heavy snow this week. For millions of Americans in its path, the storm could intensify into a bomb cyclone or bombogenesis. Here's what to know.

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    What is a bomb cyclone? What to know about the weather phenomenon

    What is a bomb cyclone? What to know about the weather phenomenon

    A bomb cyclone is a popular term for a fast-developing storm that occurs when atmospheric pressure drops at least 24 millibars over a 24-hour period.

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