sudden thaw

Frequency: 6.81.1 per million words

describes a rapid process of melting

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Examples (10)

  • A sudden thaw caused widespread flooding in the lowlands.
  • We are expecting a sudden thaw this weekend, which might affect travel.
  • The region experienced a sudden thaw, leading to significant snowmelt.
  • Farmers worry that a sudden thaw could damage their winter crops.
  • If there's a sudden thaw, the river levels will rise rapidly.
  • The sudden thaw transformed the frozen landscape into a muddy quagmire.
  • Climate change might lead to more frequent and intense sudden thaws.
  • After weeks of bitter cold, a sudden thaw brought a welcome change in temperature.
  • Engineers are monitoring the impact of the sudden thaw on roads and bridges.
  • A sudden thaw can create hazardous conditions for mountaineers due to avalanches.