What is Continental Air Mass?

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

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

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

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...