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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Microburst Microburst The term 'Microburst' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A convective downdraft with an affected outflow area of less than 2½ miles wide and peak winds lasting less than 5 minutes. Microbursts may induce dangerous horizontal/vertical wind shears, which can adversely affect aircraft performance and cause property damage'. Previous 5 Terms: Microbarograph microbarograph microbe Microbial genetics microbiology Next 5 Terms: microcalorimeter Microclimate microclimatology Microcrystalline wax Microcurie About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.