What is Cumulus?
Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds under the right conditions.
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A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...
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 cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...
A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...
Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.
A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.