What is Barometer?

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

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

A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...

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

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

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...