Smog and Haze. What are they and what is the difference? Haze... The term haze has been used to describe the reduced clarity of several products including alcohol. As a result, most of us are familiar with the meaning of the term. But Haze is an actual weather event, with health concerns, that can be affected by human and naturally occurring activities. Read more »
What are Contrails? You have seen them many times but how are they formed? Chemtrails? Contrail is a shortened term for condensation trail. Aircraft engines at high altitudes combined with humid conditions produce contrails. Read more »
Raining Cats and Dogs A common saying for heavy rainfall. There are many theories to the origin. Each theory having its own group of advocates and critics. Read more »
Basics of Cloud Formation Clouds. Just what is a cloud and how is it formed? Clouds are commonly known to be made up of of water. But that explanation is far to simple. After all, water vapor (tiny gas particles) is typically not visible. There is water vapor in the air around you right now but you probably do not see it. Read more »
How Volcanoes Change the Weather? Volcanoes in themselves are an amazing part of the natural world. The surrounding region is suddenly rocked by earthquakes, lava flow, and explosions of gas and ash. It is the emissions that alter the atmosphere. In fact, emissions from volcanoes have been partially credited with creating our atmosphere in the first place.The earths atmosphere developed with volcanic emissions full of carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrogen, methane, sulfur, and chlorine. Read more »