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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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The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

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

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

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...

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

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.