What is Cirriform?

A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, significantly influencing global...

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

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

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

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

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.