Tag: Weather and Climate

Different Types of Clouds and What They Do

What are the different types of clouds?   According to the International Cloud Atlas of the World’s Meteorological Organisation, there are over 100 different types of clouds in existence. However, each one can be divided to become part of ten basic types of clouds, depending on its height and general shape in the sky. Are you Read More

How to Become a Meteorologist: The Pathway

Understanding the concept of meteorology and meteorologist Meteorology has to do with atmospheric science that studies various factors that affect the environment. It has to do with changes in the physical characteristics that make up the earth. What is a meteorologist?  A meteorologist is someone who studies, observes, reports and forecast weather conditions. As a Read More

Having the Right Survival Kits for Hiking

Thinking about Hiking? Hiking in Whatever Season Whether you hike in the Summer, Spring, Fall or Winter you need to have the right gear.  What if you sprained your ankle?  Or got an animal bite?  Being prepared is absolutely essential. Hiking in the Summertime you have to think of the heat, insects, fires, lack of Read More

Historical ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Hits Eastern U.S.

Arctic Freeze Ahoy! What is a Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is very rare and a cocktail of three things Meteorologists look for.  First is a warm front of tropical moisture from the Caribbean.  Second, a sub-zero air mass coming from the artic.  Third, cyclone force winds.  We know that a cyclone has strong winds rotating.  Read More

Weather Map: The Key to Learning How Weather Works

 Why do we need a weather map? What the Eye’s See A weather map is used to show differences in temperature, show what weather anomalies are happening and to help with forecasting.  What if a meteorologist just told you about the weather?  It wouldn’t help with understanding what is happening with the weather.  People need Read More