Scientists called the new phenomenon, witnessed in May 2009, of straight line, 100 mph winds with an eyelike structure and a path of destruction 100 miles wide a

A) super derecho.
B) squall line.
C) supercell.
D) macroburst.


Answer: A) super derecho.

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