What is Polar Vortex?
A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs in both the stratosphere and troposphere at high latitudes, close to the poles. It is formed by the rotation of cold, dense air.
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The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...
Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...
The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...
A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.
Anticyclones are areas of high atmospheric pressure that bring hot, dry weather in the summer and cold fronts in the winter.
Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...
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