on August 15, 2023
Decoding Extreme Rainfall: Assessing the Universality of Terms like ‘Extremely Torrential Rain’ in Meteorology
Ocean CurrentsAre terms like “extremely heavy rain” (>500 mm/24 hours) universal in meteorology? Introduction to Meteorology In the field of meteorology, the accurate description and classification of weather phenomena play a crucial role in understanding and predicting atmospheric conditions. Terms such as “extremely heavy rain” often find their way into weather reports and scientific discussions. However,
on August 15, 2023
Unveiling the Stratosphere’s Water Vapor Shield: How Weather Formation is Thwarted
Ocean CurrentsHow is weather formation prevented in the stratosphere? 1. Understanding the stratosphere and weather formation The stratosphere is an important layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, extending approximately 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. Unlike the troposphere, which is responsible for weather phenomena such as clouds, precipitation, and temperature variations, the stratosphere
on June 2, 2023
Exploring the Fate of Thrown Substances in the Vast Ocean: Understanding Ocean Currents
Ocean CurrentsThrowing things into the ocean is a common practice, whether it is garbage, plastic waste, or even messages in bottles. Once in the water, however, these substances are subject to the powerful forces of ocean currents, which can carry them great distances around the globe. Understanding how far substances travel in the ocean can help
on June 1, 2023
The Mystery of the Bering Strait Isotherm Bulge: Winter North, Summer South
Ocean CurrentsThe Bering Strait, located between Russia and Alaska, is a narrow passageway that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean. This strait is an important gateway for ocean currents that have a significant impact on the climate of the region. One of the most intriguing phenomena associated with the Bering Strait is the bulging
on May 28, 2023
Mapping the Indonesian Throughflow: Understanding Ocean Currents in Earth’s Climate System
Ocean CurrentsThe Indonesian Current is a critical component of the global ocean circulation system connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is a complex network of currents that flow through the narrow passages between the Indonesian islands, including the Makassar Strait, the Lombok Strait, and the Ombai Strait. The flow of water through the Indonesian Current