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What is Convection?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.

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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

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

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

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

The occurrence of storms resulting from the horizontal advection of cold air at high levels or the horizontal advection of...

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

The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

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