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What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon

California Mudslides Explainer - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon:

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