A barometer is a basic scientific device used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure sometimes called barometric pressure. The word Barometer was derived from a Greek word ‘‘baros’’ meaning weight and ‘‘metron’’ which means measure. Atmospheric pressure is a tool to forecast weather, changes in the atmosphere which includes the air pressure. Under most conditions, the Read More
According to dictionary.com, a hygrometer [hahy-grom-i-ter], is an instrument for measuring the water-vapor content of the atmosphere. But in common terms, a hygrometer is a device used to measure the humidity of the atmosphere; detecting the percentage of the moisture in the air. Modern hygrometer uses changes in electrical capacitance, the temperature of condensation or Read More
The world’s weather can be completely thrown off balance by a chaotic weather extraordinary event known as El Niño (El-NEEN-yo). El Niño’s influence on the weather is second only to the changing of the seasons. It is a complex, irregular series of climatic changes affecting southern hemisphere.
Fascinating? Like something from a horror movie. Tornadoes in the most basic definition is a rapidly, rotating column of air. They are a mystery. Sometimes you see them, and sometimes you don’t. They play peek-a-boo with the landscape.