What is Arctic High?

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...

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

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

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

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

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

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...