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

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.