by Wessel Wessels | Sep 17, 2019 | General
In many cultures, individuals used to prefer an appealing tanned skin, which made one feel and look healthier and more attractive. Despite official health warnings, many still seek sun exposure to achieve this.And this brings us to the subject of tanning. The trusted...
by Wessel Wessels | Sep 14, 2019 | General
Rainfall measurement is a practice that communities have been practicing for centuries throughout the world. The device used for measuring precipitation is more commonly known as a rain gauge.A rain gauge is defined as a meteorological instrument used to measure the...
by Wessel Wessels | Sep 9, 2019 | General
Most meteorological instruments work hand in hand with each other to determine current and predict future atmospheric conditions. One of these devices is known as the anemometer. We take a closer look.An anemometer is defined as a meteorological instrument used to...
by Wessel Wessels | Sep 6, 2019 | General
More than 8,000 human-made satellites currently orbit Earth, of which 4853 are still active. They are used for various purposes, including studying the atmosphere. This is where weather satellites come in.A weather satellite is defined as an artificially created...
by Wessel Wessels | Sep 1, 2019 | General
Readers residing in arid or semi-arid regions, which are characterized by loose, dry soil, will be very familiar with dust storms. However, this is a meteorological event that affects everyone on a global scale.A dust storm is defined as a meteorological phenomenon...
