What is Advection?

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

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

A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

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

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...