An Urban Heat Island is a densely populated or metropolitan region that is substantially warmer than the surrounding regions. The higher temperatures are mainly a result of urban infrastructure and human activity. Although temperatures are higher throughout the day, it is more pronounced during the evening. Learn more by simply clicking on the image.

La Niña occurs when trade winds push the warm equatorial waters away from the west coast of South America towards the Southeast Asian coast, causing an upwelling of cold water at the South American west coast. El Niño occurs when trade winds die down and warm water flows back to the west coast of South America. Find out more by simply clicking on the image.

A Galileo thermometer consists of a sealed glass tube filled with a clear liquid that contains small glass bulbs of varying densities. As the outside temperature changes, the liquid's density changes. This causes the different bulbs to rise or fall, which are used to determine the temperature. Read more by simply clicking on the image.

A storm glass is a meteorological instrument used in the 19th century to predict the weather. It consisted of a sealed tube filled with chemicals dissolved in distilled water. Weather predictions were based on the amount of crystallization and fogginess that occurred within the liquid. Find out more by simply clicking on the image.

You can make a good weather forecast using your weather station. You can also get a good idea of future weather conditions by observing the clouds. Now imagine how accurately you will be able to forecast the weather using your knowledge of clouds, combined with your weather station readings. We examine how you can do just that.

Some cloud formations seldom fail to put on a spectacular visual display. Mammatus clouds, though, can look very ominous & threatening. We examine what mammatus clouds are, how they form, as well as the characteristics & features defining them:

The development of clouds often results in some of nature's most spectacular displays. A rare form of cloud formation called noctilucent clouds is no exception. In this article, we take a closer look at the definition of noctilucent clouds, how they form, as well as the characteristics that define them:

Temperature and how we normally measure it is something we are all too familiar with. But what are the weather thermometers typically used by meteorologists? This article examines what a weather thermometer is, the different types of thermometers, and how they work.

It is safe to say that the rainbow is probably one of the most well-known weather phenomena on the planet. This post examines what a rainbow is, how it is formed and looks at the different types of rainbows. It also highlights the key facts that define this meteorological phenomenon:

The atmosphere consists of five distinct layers, with the exosphere being one of them. This article defines what the exosphere is and also looks at the characteristics or facts that define this layer. #weather #meteorology #climate #ownyourweather #exosphere #layer #atmosphere

Occasionally, one might look towards the horizon during sunset or sunrise, only to see "multiple suns." You are observing an optical phenomenon called a sundog. In this article, we examine what a sundog is and how it is created. #weather #meteorology #climate #ownyourweather #sundog

For meteorologists & weather enthusiasts, the importance and impact of humidity on various weather events and atmospheric conditions are well-known. We take a closer look at what humidity is and how it is measured. #weather #meteorology #climate #ownyourweather #humidity #meteorology

Occasionally you might look up at the sky and notice a hazy rainbow-colored ring around the sun. This spectacular phenomenon is called a solar halo. In this article, we examine what these rings around the sun are and how they are created. #weather #meteorology #climate #ownyourweather #solar #halo #rainbow

The majority of us never observed the Polar or Northern Lights in person, yet we are all familiar with images of this spectacular meteorological phenomenon. This article examines what this multicolored light display is and also how it occurs.

Many individuals prefer a nicely tanned skin. Despite health warnings, many still seek out the sun to get some color in their skin. This post examines what exactly tanning is, and address the common queries surrounding the subject.

The atmosphere consists of five distinct layers, with the thermosphere being one of them. But what exactly is the thermosphere, and what are its characteristics? This article not only examines what the thermosphere is but also look at the characteristics that define it.