What is Relative Humidity?

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

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

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...

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

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

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

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.