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Lightning is one of those things that still feels like magic, even when we know the science behind it. A sudden bolt splits the sky, a rumble shakes the windows, and it’s over before your brain can fully process it. But inside that fleeting second, there’s a whole sequence of microscopic and incredibly fast steps going on. Each flash of …
Here’s a fun collection of obscure and lesser-known meteorological terms. These are the ones that don’t usually pop up in your average weather forecast but have their niche roles in the world of weather nerds (like us). 1. Virga Rain that falls from a cloud but evaporates before reaching the ground. It can make the sky look like it has …
The dew point is one of those weather terms you hear thrown around a lot, especially in summer forecasts or when there’s a misty morning outside. But it’s not just a fancy way of saying “it’s a bit muggy.” The dew point is a specific, measurable temperature — and it’s actually more useful than humidity when it comes to understanding …
A very special night for Northern Lights watchers. In 2016 we went all the way to Iceland to try to see the Northern Lights. Sadly it wasn’t to be. They never showed, and even though Mrs DurhamWeather said she saw them through the plane window on the way home, I was asleep so couldn’t verify. Last night was therefore a …
What is Ball Lightning? Ball lightning is an atmospheric phenomenon that is characterized by the appearance of a luminous, spherical object that moves through the air. The exact nature and cause of ball lightning is not well understood, and it is considered one of the least studied and most enigmatic meteorological phenomena. Some theories suggest that ball lightning is created …
In this video we take a look at the science behind 5 of the weirdest weather phenomena. Willy willy Also known as dust devils, Willy willys are whirlwinds that can reach over 1000 feet in height. It is the dust and debris that get caught within them that makes them visible. They mainly occur in desert and semi-arid areas, where …