What is Anvil Cloud?

An anvil is a cloud mostly composed of ice particles. Otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, an anvil has reached the stratospheric stability level of the atmosphere. It forms in the upper parts of thunderstorms.

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A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

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