by Wessel Wessels | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
A few meteorological events, especially cloud formations, can often display unique but also puzzling characteristics. Fallstreak holes are one such occurrence, but what are they, and how do they form?Fallstreak holes are defined as large circular or oval-shaped...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 5, 2021 | General
Some cloud formations always manage to put on a striking display, but Mammatus or Bubble clouds look ominous and threatening. We take a closer look at these cloud types and their characteristics.Mammatus clouds are defined as pouch-like structures that...
by Wessel Wessels | Dec 14, 2020 | General
Certain cloud formations can often result in some of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular displays created by nature. We look at one such meteorological phenomenon known as Noctilucent Clouds.Noctilucent clouds are defined as high-level clouds forming after sunset...
by Wessel Wessels | Dec 3, 2020 | General
Rainbows are, without doubt, one of the most photographed and well-known meteorological phenomena on Earth. But what exactly are these events, how do they develop & what causes their unique characteristics?A rainbow is defined as an optical meteorological event...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 25, 2020 | General
The Earth’s atmosphere consists of five distinct layers, each with its own unique features. We examine what precisely the outermost layer, the exosphere, is and what its defining characteristics are.The exosphere is the fifth and outermost layer of Earth’s...
