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 …
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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 …
Health risks during a heatwave and sweltering hot weather
An extended period of hot weather, especially when temperatures are surpassing +35 °C, it is physically challenging and presents enhanced risk for health. Sweltering weather, …
Spotting convective weather: clouds and thunderstorms
The convective weather processes in the atmosphere involve heating the air at the surface, lifting it from the Earth’s surface upwards. As the warm air …
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, …
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 …
Wind: The Science behind air in motion
As a fundamental force in weather systems, wind has captivated human attention for millennia. At its core, wind is simply air in motion, generated by …