What is Cirriform?

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

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

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

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

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 type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

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

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...