James Clerk Maxwell developed a system of equations that is fundamental to an area of physics – do you know what equations there are?
Did you know that Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?
Chinook
xChinook : A dry down-slope wind which occurs on the downwind side of a mountain range. It is a rain shadow wind which results from the subsequent (adiabatic) warming of air which has dropped most of its moisture on windward slopes.
Without meaning to, airplanes can cause certain types of clouds to produce snow or rain. When the aircraft climb or descend through mid-level clouds, if the atmospheric conditions are right then the planes...Read more