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What is Flux?

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

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Glossary

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

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

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

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

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

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

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...