What is Climatology?

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

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

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

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

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

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

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

A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...

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

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...