by Wessel Wessels | Aug 29, 2019 | General
Every reader is well aware of what sunlight is, which we experience every single day. But this is just part of a much bigger picture. The visible light from the sun only forms half of the total solar radiation.Solar radiation is defined as the electromagnetic...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 25, 2019 | General
Frequent flyers or tourists taking a long-overdue vacation have a good chance of experiencing one or more unsettling weather-related incidents during some of these flights.With the weather getting more volatile and extreme by the year, it’s time to take a...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 22, 2019 | General
Many readers will be familiar with the impact of warm and cold fronts, wind, and other events on weather conditions. A region’s topography also plays a crucial role, as the orographic effect clearly illustrates.An orographic effect or orographic lifting is...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 19, 2019 | General
“Precipitation” is the umbrella term for meteorological occurrences like rainfall, snow, hail, fog, and mist. It is one of the most crucial elements of weather and climate and is essential for all life on Earth.Precipitation is defined as water falling to...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 16, 2019 | General
We experience them every day and, over time, start to associate them with different weather conditions. In fact, most of us will be very familiar with the vast majority of elements that make up the weather.The elements of weather and climate are defined as the...
