What is Climatology?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

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

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

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

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.