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Demystifying Humidity: Unraveling the Distinction between Surface Specific Humidity and Surface Relative Humidity
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Posted on July 28, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Uncovering the Truth: Can Sea Breezes Cease to Exist?
Weather & ForecastsA sea breeze is a phenomenon that occurs when the difference in temperature between the land and the sea causes wind to blow from the sea toward the land. This breeze can be a refreshing relief on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered if it can stop altogether? In this article, we
Posted on July 28, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Stratosphere: Understanding Abrupt Borders in Atmospheric Layers
Weather & ForecastsThe Earth’s atmosphere is divided into several layers, each with different characteristics and functions. These layers are classified based on differences in temperature, pressure, and composition. The stratosphere is one of these atmospheric layers and is located above the troposphere, the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. In this article, we will explore the layers
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Unlocking Insights from Weather Station Data: A Comprehensive Analysis
Weather & ForecastsWeather station data plays an important role in understanding and predicting weather patterns. With the increasing availability of weather station data, it is becoming easier to analyze and gain insight from this data. In this article, we will explore how weather station data is collected, processed, and analyzed, and how it can be used to
Posted on July 19, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mystery of Periodic High-Pressure Blobs along the West Coast of South America: Insights from Mesoscale Meteorology
Weather & ForecastsThe Importance of Mesoscale Meteorology for Understanding High Pressure Blobs Mesoscale meteorology is the study of weather phenomena that occur on spatial scales of a few to several hundred kilometers and on temporal scales of minutes to a few days. High pressure systems are one such phenomenon commonly studied in mesoscale meteorology. These systems are
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Revisiting Atmospheric Layers in Earth Science: Did This Image Get it Wrong?
Weather & ForecastsAtmospheric layers are an important aspect of Earth science. They help us understand the different layers of gases that surround our planet and how they affect our daily lives. However, there is often confusion about the different layers and their characteristics, especially when it comes to visual representations of them. In this article, we will