What is Atmosphere?

The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...

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

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

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

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

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

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

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