Fallstreak Holes – What They Are And How They Form
A few meteorological events, especially cloud formations, can often display unique but also puzzling characteristics. Fallstreak holes are one such...
Defining Mammatus Clouds – What They Are And How They Form
Some cloud formations always manage to put on a striking display, but Mammatus or Bubble clouds look ominous and threatening. We take a closer look at these...
Noctilucent Clouds: Defining Night Shining Clouds And How They Form
Certain cloud formations can often result in some of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular displays created by nature. We look at one such meteorological...
The Rainbow – Explaining One Of Nature’s Most Spectacular Displays
Rainbows are, without doubt, one of the most photographed and well-known meteorological phenomena on Earth. But what exactly are these events, how do they...
Facts About The Exosphere: The Outermost Layer Of The Atmosphere
The Earth's atmosphere consists of five distinct layers, each with its own unique features. We examine what precisely the outermost layer, the exosphere, is...
Defining A Sundog Or Parhelion And How It Occurs
On rare occasions, while looking at the horizon during sunset or sunrise, one will observe what seems like "multiple suns." We take a closer look at this...
Defining Humidity – What It Is, How It Forms, And Its Characteristics
Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are well aware of the critical role humidity plays in the creation of different meteorological events. But what is...
Solar Halos – Defining The Rings Around The Sun
Occasionally, while looking up at the sky, one may notice a hazy rainbow-coloured ring around the sun. This phenomenon is better known as a solar or 22-degree...
Defining The Aurora Borealis – What These Northern Lights Are, And How They Form
Most of us have never observed the Northern Lights in person, but many readers will most definitely have seen images or heard of this meteorological...
The Thermosphere: Defining The Characteristics Of Earth’s Fourth Atmospheric Layer
It may be one of the outermost layers of the Earth's atmosphere, but the importance of the thermosphere cannot be underestimated. We take a closer look at...