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What is Baroclinicity?

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

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Glossary

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

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

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 small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

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

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

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

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

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

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