on June 1, 2023
Why is the Coriolis Effect Weaker at the Equator?
MeteorologyThe Coriolis effect is a well-known phenomenon that affects the motion of objects, including air and water, on the Earth’s surface. This effect is caused by the Earth’s rotation on its axis, which causes objects moving on the surface to experience a deflection in their path. The Coriolis effect is strongest at the poles and
on May 31, 2023
Tracing the Fate of Mined Minerals: Where Do They All Go?
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on May 28, 2023
What’s in a Cloud? Identifying the Name of a Common Meteorological Formation
MeteorologyAs humans, we have an innate curiosity to understand and name the things we see around us. Clouds are a common sight in the sky, and we often wonder if the patterns they form have specific names. In this article, we will explore whether the cloud patterns in images have names, and if so, what
on May 27, 2023
The Evolution of Understanding the Relationship between Air Temperature and Height: Insights from Earth Science and Meteorology
MeteorologyThe relationship between air temperature and distance from the ground is a fundamental concept in meteorology and earth science. It is the reason why mountains are cooler than lowlands, and why the temperature of the air decreases the higher you go in the atmosphere. But how did we come to understand this relationship? In this
on May 26, 2023
The Relationship Between Cloud Height and Radius: Exploring Meteorological Connections
MeteorologyClouds have long fascinated meteorologists and atmospheric scientists. They are dynamic, constantly changing, and can provide important clues about the state of the atmosphere. One aspect of clouds that has received particular attention is their height and radius. In this article, we will explore the relationship between cloud height and radius, and what it can
on October 2, 2022
Why do cold-core lows slope towards the cold air with heigth? How to show mathematically that wind intensifies with height in this case?
MeteorologyAsked by: Alex Santiago Why does cold core low intensify with height? It is a low pressure system that strengthens with height in accordance with the thermal wind relationship. If a weak surface circulation forms in response to such a feature at subtropical latitudes of the eastern north Pacific or north Indian oceans, it is