The heat source for our planet is the sun. Energy from the sun is transferred through space and through the earth's atmosphere to the earth's surface. Since this energy warms the earth's surface and...
Category: Physics
Understanding Atmospheric Pressure & The Effects It Has On Weather Phenomena
Atmospheric pressure varies so much, you would have to have weather station one yard apart from each other to get a truly accurate analysis. Changes in pressure result from a change in the quantity...
The conditions needed to produce lightning have been known for some time. However, exactly when and where lightning strikes is not predictable and likely never will be. The generation of an...
There are several forces that effect air parcels in an air mass. These forces are what cause the wind to blow in the first place and will have some affect on wind speed and direction. They also...
Warming The Earth And The Atmosphere – Incoming Solar Radiation
All objects no matter how big or small whose temperature is above absolute zero emit radiation. Absolute zero is the temperature in which all molecular activity comes to a stop. Even though...
As an air mass begins to move out of its source region, there are modifications that take place. These modifications change the stability of the air mass and the laws of physics apply when it comes...
