What is Climatology?

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

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

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

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

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

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...

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