Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. It involves analyzing the dynamic behavior of the earth’s atmospheric phenomena and how they affect the environment and human activity. Meteorologists use various tools and technologies, such as satellites, radar, and computer models, to observe and predict weather conditions ranging from daily temperature fluctuations to severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards. This field is crucial for public safety and economic planning, providing essential information for agriculture, air travel, and emergency management. Meteorology also intersects with broader issues such as climate change and environmental protection, making it integral to discussions about sustainability and policy planning. The continuous advancements in technology and data analysis have significantly improved the accuracy of weather forecasting, making it an increasingly vital science in the face of global climatic shifts.
Storm Ciaran caused a decrease in boiling water temperatures across southern Britain to 98°C, impacting tea quality for 20 million people, according to a University…
New research published in journals of the American Meteorological Society indicate changes in ocean-sea ice interactions, moderated temperature variations, and varied reactions to sunlight. New…
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An airborne campaign has helped to unravel some of the mysteries of clouds. In 2020, Dr. Raphaela Vogel and an international team from the University…
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Using future projections from the latest generation of Earth System Models, a recent study published in Science Advances found that most of the world’s ocean…
University of Michigan researchers use Frontera supercomputer to improve space weather forecasting system, avoid worst effects of extreme events. “There are only two natural disasters…
UM led study chronicles the important research on African dust transport across North Atlantic. In a recently published paper, a research team, led by University…
Research led by the University of Kent’s School of Physical Sciences has found new evidence of a low-altitude meteoritic touchdown event reaching the Antarctic ice…
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The first observations of a space hurricane have been revealed in Earth’s upper atmosphere, confirming their existence and shedding new light on the relationship between…
Meteorologists declared it the largest snowfall in the region since 1971. Between January 7–9, 2021, a moist, low-pressure weather system over the ocean collided with…
Climate changes associated with global warming can affect astronomical observations. That is the result of a study involving scientists from the University of Cologne. The…
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Stars viewed from a place called Dome A in Antarctica can finally be seen without their twinkle – which means in much greater detail. Have…
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