Get bomb cyclone facts. Learn what a bomb cyclone is, how one forms, as well as where and what time of year the weather event occurs. Bomb Cyclone Facts Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 23, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 23, 2023)
Discover the difference between a typhoon, hurricane, and cyclone. Learn where and how tropical cyclones form. Typhoon vs Hurricane vs Cyclone This entry was posted on August 13, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 27, 2023)
Learn what causes wind to blow. Understand how temperature and pressure move air. Also, learn names of special types of wind. What Causes Wind to Blow? This entry was posted on August 9, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 27, 2023)
Learn about the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale or SSHWS and how it uses wind speed for determining the intensity of hurricanes. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale This entry was posted on August 2, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 15, 2023)
Explore the difference between a hurricane and a tornado. Get definitions for tropical cyclones, typhoons, and waterspouts. Hurricane vs Tornado – The Similarities and Differences This entry was posted on July 1, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 8, 2023)
Learn about petrichor and geosmin and how they produce the smell of rain. See how these chemicals are produced in nature. Petrichor and Geosmin – The Smell of Rain This entry was posted on June 7, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 22, 2023)
Learn about the green flash of the Sun, including how it works, how to see it, and its different appearances. The Green Flash and How to See It This entry was posted on June 4, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 13, 2023)
Learn about El Niño and La Niña, including how they work, how often they occur, and their effects on global weather patterns. El Niño and La Niña This entry was posted on May 31, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 13, 2023)
Learn what dew point is in meteorology. See its use in weather and predicting human comfort. Learn how it relates to humidity and pressure. What Is Dew Point? This entry was posted on May 27, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2023)