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What is Convection?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.

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Glossary

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...

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

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

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

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

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

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...