by Wessel Wessels | Sep 6, 2019 | General
More than 8,000 human-made satellites currently orbit Earth, of which 4853 are still active. They are used for various purposes, including studying the atmosphere. This is where weather satellites come in.A weather satellite is defined as an artificially created...
by Wessel Wessels | Sep 1, 2019 | General
Readers residing in arid or semi-arid regions, which are characterized by loose, dry soil, will be very familiar with dust storms. However, this is a meteorological event that affects everyone on a global scale.A dust storm is defined as a meteorological phenomenon...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 29, 2019 | General
Every reader is well aware of what sunlight is, which we experience every single day. But this is just part of a much bigger picture. The visible light from the sun only forms half of the total solar radiation.Solar radiation is defined as the electromagnetic...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 25, 2019 | General
Frequent flyers or tourists taking a long-overdue vacation have a good chance of experiencing one or more unsettling weather-related incidents during some of these flights.With the weather getting more volatile and extreme by the year, it’s time to take a...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 22, 2019 | General
The Orographic Effect – What It Is And Its Impact On Weather Conditions The Orographic Effect – What It Is And Its Impact On Weather Conditions Many readers will be familiar with the impact of warm and cold fronts, wind, and other events on weather conditions. A...
by Wessel Wessels | Aug 19, 2019 | General
“Precipitation” is the umbrella term for meteorological occurrences like rainfall, snow, hail, fog, and mist. It is one of the most crucial elements of weather and climate and is essential for all life on Earth.Precipitation is defined as water falling to...
