What is Climatology?

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

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

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...

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