The influence of Thunderstorms on air temperature
Thunderstorms are common in Oman, especially in summertime when the local convection is active. The structure of such storms helps to witness a drop in […]
Awareness
Light, Heat, and Dust — How They Affect Weather Sensors
Protecting Sensors = Accurate Forecasts Weather sensors are the “eyes” we use to observe temperature, humidity, wind, and rain. But like any sensitive instrument, they’re […]
Westerly Disturbances
What Are Westerly Disturbances? Westerly disturbances are low-pressure weather systems that form high up in the atmosphere over the Mediterranean Sea. These systems are called “westerly” because they […]
Sea State
The sea state refers to the overall condition of the sea surface in terms of wave height, calmness, or roughness, and the intensity of winds […]
Tropical Cyclones
Definition of a Tropical Cyclone A tropical cyclone is a violent rotating system of low atmospheric pressure. The rate of pressure drop in its center […]
Tsunami
Tsunami waves, also known as seismic sea waves, are a series of traveling waves that move outward from the source area. Earthquakes are often the […]