Weather Bits

This section is dedicated to providing bite-sized information in an easy-to-understand visual format to describe and explain different weather events, meteorological phenomena, and atmospheric processes.

Simply hover over any graphic/illustration to get more information about the subject, and click on the image for a full-sized display. 

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Difference Between Weather And Climate

The Difference Between Weather And Climate

What Is An Occluded Front

What Is An Occluded Front?

5 Layers Of The Atmosphere

The 5 Layers Of The Atmosphere

What Are Gale Force Winds

What Is A Gale Force Wind?

What Is Dew Point

What Is Dew Point?

What Is A Tornado

What Is A Tornado?

Definition Of Humidity

Definition Of Humidity

Defining The Aurora Borealis

Defining The Aurora Borealis

Defining The Exosphere

Defining The Exosphere

What Is The Coriolis Effect

What Is The Coriolis Effect?

What Is A Sundog

What Is A Sundog?

What Are Weather Symbols

What Are Weather Symbols?