What is Climatology?

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

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

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

Weather is the day-to-day meteorological conditions that happen in our atmosphere. Weather can change within minutes, which...

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

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