by Wessel Wessels | Jun 8, 2020 | General
Anyone who observed a fogbow could easily mistake it for a strange colorless rainbow. Although not entirely incorrect, this meteorological phenomenon occurs through a slightly different process.A fogbow is defined as a white semicircular bow that appears in the...
by Wessel Wessels | May 16, 2020 | General
Some may not have heard the term used before, yet the chances are pretty good that most readers have already experienced or observed the meteorological phenomenon better known as virga rain.Virga rain is defined as a meteorological phenomenon that primarily refers to...
by Wessel Wessels | May 11, 2020 | General
Air movement plays a crucial role in the development of most weather conditions. At ground level, though, strong winds can adversely affect surface conditions. Shelterbelts help to limit its damaging effects.A shelterbelt is defined as a vegetation barrier, typically...
by Wessel Wessels | May 2, 2020 | General
A region’s vegetation primarily results from local, prevailing weather conditions, while the vegetation influences its climate in return. The Köppen Climate Classification system is based on this relationship.The Köppen Climate Classification is a...
by Wessel Wessels | Apr 22, 2020 | General
Weather services primarily take atmospheric measurements in the troposphere, while weather balloons extend readings up to 40 km in the stratosphere. At higher altitudes, weather rockets are necessary.A weather rocket is defined as a rocket-powered projectile...
