by Wessel Wessels | Jan 25, 2020 | General
In unique instances, an event identified by strange blue “flames or lights” can be seen on tall structures like towers or ship masts in the evening. It occurred throughout history and is known as St Elmo’s Fire.St. Elmo’s Fire is defined as a...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 22, 2020 | General
Earth gets bombarded with large amounts of solar radiation on a daily basis. Although it is crucial for all life on the planet, it is just as deadly. Atmospheric Absorption protects us from its most harmful effects.Atmospheric Absorption is defined as the...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 19, 2020 | General
Winds primarily form due to air pressure changes over distance and the pressure gradient. However, topographical changes on the surface of the planet can also create certain wind types, like canyon winds.A canyon wind forms in the evening as canyon walls cool down,...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 12, 2020 | General
All inland waterways, regardless of size, play a crucial role in providing a water supply to nature and humans while replenishing larger bodies of water. It includes the seemingly insignificant ephemeral stream.An ephemeral stream is defined as a temporary stream that...
by Wessel Wessels | Jan 7, 2020 | General
Cloud development primarily results from atmospheric conditions like wind, temperature, and moisture. Certain clouds, though, form due to topographical variations on the planet’s surface, like cap clouds.Cap or Pileus clouds are defined as stationary orographic...
