What is Polar Vortex?
A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs in both the stratosphere and troposphere at high latitudes, close to the poles. It is formed by the rotation of cold, dense air.
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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...
CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...
A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.
A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.
A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...
The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.
A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...
A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...
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