What is Baroclinicity?
A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces of constant pressure intersect with surfaces of constant temperature.
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The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...
A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...
A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...
The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...
A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...
The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...
The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.