Bertha
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- proper noun
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huracán Bertha
- Hurricane Bertha did not go inland into the Cape Fear watershed, and thus caused no increases in river or estuary nutrient levels.
- Hurricane Bertha
- Hurricanes Fran and Bertha
- Fran and Bertha
Examples
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Tropical Storm Bertha developed quickly and prompted warnings for coastal residents.
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Hurricane Bertha made landfall in North Carolina, causing significant damage.
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Hurricane Bertha did not cause any major fish kills.
Academic text (2002) -
Hurricane Bertha arrived at Wilmington, then proceeded due north up the coast (Figure 1).
Academic text (2002) -
Whereas Bertha caused considerable infrastructure damage in the Wilmington area and had some localized effects on water quality, the hurricane had little inland impact in the Cape Fear River basin.
Academic text (2002) -
Hurricane Bertha roared ashore as a Category 2 storm in July, and a soggy month later, Hurricane Fran hit even harder as a Category 3 storm.
Blog text (1) -
Residents prepared for Hurricane Bertha as meteorologists predicted severe weather conditions.
Synonyms
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2.2
A very strong storm that forms over warm ocean water with powerful winds and heavy rain
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3.7
A very strong storm with winds that spin and bring heavy rain and damage
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bertha is used as a name for tropical storms because weather services pick short, familiar first names for storms, and since Bertha comes from the old German beraht meaning 'bright', a hurricane can be called Bertha when it is on the list.