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What is Saturation?

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

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The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...

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

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

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

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

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

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.