by Wessel Wessels | Jan 5, 2021 | General
Defining Mammatus Clouds – What They Are And How They Form Defining Mammatus Clouds – What They Are And How They Form Many cloud formations manage to put on a striking visual display. Mammatus clouds, on the other hand, look very ominous and threatening. This article...
by Wessel Wessels | Dec 14, 2020 | General
Noctilucent Clouds - Defining Night Shining Clouds And How They Form Noctilucent Clouds - Defining Night Shining Clouds And How They Form Certain cloud formations produce some of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular displays in nature. One such meteorological...
by Wessel Wessels | Dec 3, 2020 | General
The Rainbow – Explaining One Of Nature’s Most Spectacular Displays 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...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 25, 2020 | General
Facts About The Exosphere - Earth's Outermost Atmospheric Layer Facts About The Exosphere - Earth's Outermost Atmospheric Layer The Earth’s atmosphere consists of five distinct layers, each with its own unique features. In this article, we take a closer look at what...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 15, 2020 | General
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 meteorological phenomenon known as a sundog.A sundog or parhelion is defined as a bright optical...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 9, 2020 | General
Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are well aware of the critical role humidity plays in the creation of different meteorological events. But what is humidity, how does it form & what are its characteristics?Humidity is defined as the amount of water vapor or...
