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What is Ball Lightning?

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety of colors, from blue to orange to yellow, and is sometimes accompanied by a hissing sound and an acrid odor.

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

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

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The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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

The situation where there is no advection because the constant pressure surfaces and temperature surfaces in the atmosphere...