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What is Flux?

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

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A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

The situation where there is no advection because the constant pressure surfaces and temperature surfaces in the atmosphere...

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

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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

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