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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Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...
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The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...
A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...
The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.
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Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.
A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.
Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...
A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...