What is Cirriform?

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

The expected rate of temperature decrease in an adiabatically rising air parcel when there is no heat exchange with the environment....

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

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

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

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

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

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...