What is Climatology?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

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

A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...