游艇沉没最有可能的原因是“下击暴流”——但这是什么意思?

下击暴流是一种与雷暴天气相关的局部阵风。当空气快速下降并撞击地面时,就会形成下击暴流。这种现象能够产生强烈的风力,甚至可能导致小型船只沉没。

Original Title: Yacht sinking most likely caused by ‘downburst’ – but what does that mean?
Article Content:
A downburst is a localised gusty wind associated with thunderstorms. When air rapidly descends and hits the ground, it creates a downburst. This phenomenon can generate strong winds, which can even cause small vessels to sink.

Original article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87g413d2n5o