The atmosphere – where do thunderstorms live?
The thin shell of gas around our planet that we call our atmosphere is divided into several layers. While the pressure falls with increasing altitude, …
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Learnweather is the weather encyclopedia. Discussions will present educational content about the weather from its basic elements to intermediate and advanced levels. We cover everything from winter weather elements to tropical weather, severe weather, etc…
What is Permafrost
Permafrost is an important aspect of the cryosphere, a fundamental and integral part of the climate system in periglacial landscapes. Here, we present the general …
Severe thunderstorm potential is *four times bigger* across the United States as compared to Europe, a new research study finds
A recent research study published in the December issue of Journal of Climate finds that severe thunderstorm potential is four times bigger across the United …
Meteor photography – how to photograph a meteor shower
Meteor photography is loads of fun and with a bit of luck, you can catch a big, bright one! Here is how you do it. …
Medicane – Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones: what are they?
Medicane. Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones. Websites, social media are full of these headlines – but are these systems something new? Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones are interesting severe …
Can you spot a supercell? 10 visual signs a storm may be a supercell
With supercells being reported left and right – what are the most typical and telltale signs a storm may be a supercell? Not every severe …
How to photograph lightning – Lightning photography 101
Love great lightning photos? Want to make it into a superb lightning photo yourself? We have put all of our experience in this step-by-step tutorial …
Hail around the world: the biggest, heaviest, and deadliest hailstone records
Imagine a melon-sized chunk of ice falling out of the sky? Punching a hole in your car windshield? Your roof? Breaking bone? In this article, …