by Wessel Wessels | Apr 17, 2019 | General
It is normal for local weather conditions to vary from regional weather patterns. However, Urban Heat Island, commonly encountered in densely populated areas, creates an entirely different environment.An Urban Heat Island is defined as a densely populated area that is...
by Wessel Wessels | Apr 12, 2019 | General
El Niño And La Niña – What They Are, Their Differences, And How They Impact Global Weather And Climate Patterns El Niño And La Niña – What They Are, Their Differences, And How They Impact Global Weather And Climate Patterns Two types of weather phenomena, known as El...
by Wessel Wessels | Apr 8, 2019 | General
Most readers will be familiar with carbon dioxide, mainly due to its negative association with Global Warming. We take a closer look at this gaseous substance and its impact on the weather and climate.Carbon dioxide is defined as a naturally occurring gas consisting...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 31, 2019 | General
Today, meteorologists use a wide range of instruments to measure ambient air temperature. Centuries ago, much simpler and, at times, “interesting” devices such as the Galileo thermometer were used.A Galileo thermometer is defined as a meteorological device...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 25, 2019 | General
The Storm Glass – What It Is And How It Was Used To Forecast The Weather The Storm Glass – What It Is And How It Was Used To Forecast The Weather A few weather enthusiasts may have heard of a meteorological instrument called a storm glass, also known as a weather...
