What is the cyclonic bomb that affects the United States?

The state of Colorado in the United States is hard hit by an unusual weather phenomenon in the region. It is known as the "cyclonic bomb" and involves such a hostile storm that has forced the authorities to close all local roads.

"All roads that cross the state, from north to south and from east to west, are closed and will remain so until Colorado Department of Transportation (DTC) staff can reopen them," said Tamara Rollinson. , spokesperson for the institution

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But what is a "cyclonic bomb"? According to the US National Weather Service, this is a combination of low pressure, cold, wet air, snow, and strong winds, which manifested as gusts of up to 130 kilometers in length. hour in the airport area. Denver International, which resulted in the cancellation of nearly 3,100 flights.

For its part, the regional transportation district has also announced the suspension of its services, as snow does not allow the use of buses and trains. In addition, authorities in the state capital have reported that at least 200,000 people suffer from the interruption of electrical service in the west of the city.