Spring intensity: why thermals hit harder
The sun hits stronger, cloud cover thins out, and updrafts turn aggressive quickly. Why spring generates harder thermals and how to handle them safely.
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The sun hits stronger, cloud cover thins out, and updrafts turn aggressive quickly. Why spring generates harder thermals and how to handle them safely.
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