What is Saturation?

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

A cloud that develops from Cirrus, completely or partially covering the sky, creating a halo effect, thin, sheet-like, milky...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

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 type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...