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What is Saturation?

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

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A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

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

The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

An anvil is a cloud mostly composed of ice particles. Otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, an anvil has reached the stratospheric...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...