by Wessel Wessels | May 30, 2019 | General
Some have been around for centuries, while new ones are formed every day, but weather myths and misconceptions about certain meteorological phenomena are still surprisingly popular today. Weather myths, superstitions, or folklore. Call them what you want, but...
by Wessel Wessels | May 26, 2019 | General
In recent years, very few people still deny the reality of climate change and its impact on global weather events. It will also impact different occupations and businesses, which we will all need to adjust to.We are so focused on the physical impact of weather and...
by Wessel Wessels | May 19, 2019 | General
Our physical environment is heavily impacted by prolonged exposure to the elements of weather & climate. This phenomenon is known as weathering. We examine what it is and its impact on the environment.Weathering is defined as the slow and systematic breakdown of...
by Wessel Wessels | May 9, 2019 | General
Most readers have seen a lightning strike during a thunderstorm, either in person, online, or on a television screen. We examine this meteorological phenomenon, how it occurs, and its effects.Even if you never personally experienced a lightning storm before, you most...
by Wessel Wessels | Apr 30, 2019 | General
Chinook (or Föehn) winds are a relatively unfamiliar term for most readers, but they are simply variations of the same meteorological phenomenon known as the orographic effect. We take a closer look.Chinook winds are defined as warm, dry winds blowing down the Rocky...
