What is a Sting Jet?
A sting jet is a narrow core of violent winds that sometimes form within the rapidly intensifying North Atlantic and North Pacific extratropical cyclones, developing …
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Catatumbo lightning: The place with the highest lightning activity in the world
Imagine a place with lightning 297 nights a year, up to 10 hours per day! Does this sound like something out of science fiction? Such …
The Science Behind Convection: How Does it Work?
The warmer air has a lower density than the colder air, making it buoyant and causing it to rise. As the air parcels rise, the …
Why is the Atlantic Ocean current collapsing, and can it cause global cooling?
The latest data and new studies reveal that the Gulf Stream has been weakening and steadily declining over the past decades. Weather in the United …
Buoyancy and phase changes in water
Convection is driven by buoyancy. So, we will first define an air parcel. We are going to use this term a lot. An air parcel …
The beauty and mystery of mammatus clouds
Mammatus clouds are probably the most unusual and distinctive cloud formations. They form on the underside of a thunderstorm’s anvil. Their name comes from the …
Why the Gulf Stream Matters: Understanding Its Influence on U.S. and European Weather and how it Works
Seasonal weather in the United States and Europe depends strongly on the North Atlantic Ocean currents, specifically the Gulf Stream. For that reason, it is …
Air Temperature: From Ancient Observations to Modern Measurement Techniques
Air temperature, an everyday aspect of our environment, holds profound significance in numerous facets of our lives, from daily comfort to groundbreaking scientific research. The …