What is Cirriform?

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...