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Weather Phenomena:

Events occurring in the atmosphere.

atmospheric events

Observable events occurring in the atmosphere, resulting from complex interactions of temperature, pressure, moisture, and wind. Examples include rain, snow, hail, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, fog, and blizzards.

Etymology

The term 'weather' derives from the Old English word 'weder,' meaning air or atmosphere.

Explain Like I’m 5

Weather phenomena are events like rain, snow, or wind that happen in the air around us.

Fun Facts

Lightning can heat the air around it to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit
Tornadoes are measured using the Enhanced Fujita scale
Some weather phenomena, like ball lightning, remain unexplained

FAQ

What is weather? It's the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
What causes weather? Differences in temperature and air pressure are primary drivers
How is weather predicted? Meteorologists use data from satellites, ground stations, and computer models

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Atmospheric Science Meteorology

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Rain Snow Fog Hail Tornado Hurricane Blizzard

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Climate Atmosphere

Indexes

environmental process natural phenomenon

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