What is Convection?
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.
Glossary
Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...
The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...
Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...
A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...
An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...
A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...
Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...
Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...
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