by Wessel Wessels | Apr 14, 2020 | General
Six types of global air masses cover the Earth’s surface and impact the weather patterns of individual regions. We take a closer look at each one and its main characteristics.Six Primary Types Of Global Air Masses1Continental Arctic (cA) / Continental Antarctic...
by Wessel Wessels | Apr 5, 2020 | General
When thinking of meteorological equipment, one usually imagines sophisticated, hi-tech devices. Surprisingly, simple helium-filled balloons, better known as pilot balloons, are also widely used.In meteorology, a pilot balloon is defined as a small helium-filled...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 31, 2020 | General
Certain pollutants and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons can reach dangerously high levels in the atmosphere. This often results in a phenomenon called acid rain.Acid rain is the umbrella term for any form of precipitation...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 20, 2020 | General
One often experiences a noticeable change in weather conditions after entering a forest during a hike or driving into a large city from the countryside. You encountered what is known as a microclimate.A microclimate is defined as the atmospheric conditions found in...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 12, 2020 | General
Readers growing up in the late 20th Century may remember the term “Hole In The Ozone Layer.” It refers to a process called Ozone Layer Depletion, which poses a significant threat to life on the planet.The ozone layer is defined as a thin layer of...
