Overview
Browse the following topics for more information on weather and climate.
Earth’s Atmosphere
The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet or other material body of sufficient mass that is held in place by the gravity of the body
Winds
Winds can take the form of a gentle breeze or a raging hurricane
Clouds
Clouds come in a myriad display of shapes and sizes
Weather Systems
Weather Systems vary greatly in terms of scale and duration
Observing the Weather
Observations of the weather are done from the ground, sea, sky and even outer space
Severe Weather
Forecasting severe weather poses a huge challenge to meteorologists all around the world
Forecasting
Weather forecasting has evolved with huge advances in technology, yet limitations remain
Climate
Climate refers to the general weather conditions prevailing over an area for a long period
Optical Effects
Optical effects occur when light interacts with the atmosphere to create vibrant and colourful displays
Tides
Tides are the changes in water levels generated over large lakes and seas, and occur due to the interplay of gravitational forces between the moon and the sun on water
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
The earth’s crust is in constant motion, leading to seismic and volcanic activity that is both threatening and awe-inspiring