Once the microburst hits the ground, it spreads out in all directions, however, the area that was initially hit takes on the ...

Thunderstorms create enough hazards on their own, such as lightning, hail and tornadoes - however, microbursts can be just as hazardous. Microbursts are very localized, but significant.

A severe thunderstorm, which one resident likened to a "mini tornado", destroys homes in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Residents survey the damage after the microburst storm hit suburbs in Brisbane’s east. Picture: Steve Pohlner By 6am on Friday, more than 100 homes were still without power across Carina and ...