Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is the boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often causing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of rain.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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What is meteorology?

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Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.

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What is climatology?

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Climatology is the study of climate, including the long-term trends and variations in weather.

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What does an F5 tornado indicate?

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An F5 tornado is the most destructive type of tornado, with wind speeds over 200 mph.