Meteorology 1-24
20 entries in the Meteorology compendium.
Cumulus cloudPuffy, low-level clouds formed by convection, often indicating fair weather.DewAtmospheric moisture condensing on cool surfaces as droplets.DroughtA recurring moisture deficit with widespread environmental and economic impacts.Dry seasonYearly low-rainfall period in the tropics.Dust stormMeteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions.El Niño–Southern OscillationA coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon affecting global climate.Extratropical cycloneLarge-scale low-pressure systems that drive mid-latitude weather.FogLow-lying cloud that reduces visibility and hosts active microbiomes.Greenhouse effectHeat-trapping gases raise Earth's surface temperature above freezing.Hadley cellA tropical atmospheric circulation that shapes global climate.HailSolid ice precipitation from thunderstorms, often damaging.High-pressure areaHigh-pressure areas bring clear skies and light winds.HumidityHumidity is the concentration of water vapor in air.HectareMetric unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres.DayA day is Earth's full rotation relative to the Sun.FahrenheitIt uses the degree Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) as the unit. It is now formally defined using tFoot (unit)The foot (standard symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United StatGallonA unit of volume with imperial and US customary definitions.HertzGerman physicist who proved electromagnetic waves exist.HillA landform extending above terrain, smaller than a mountain.
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