What is Cirriform?

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

An image on the weather radar that is convex to the direction of movement and resembles an arc shape, caused by mesoscale...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...