What is Climatology?

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

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

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

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

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...