Atmospheric phenomena are observable physical processes and manifestations occurring within a planetary atmosphere, arising from interactions among radiation, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and ...

Thunderstorms host a rich variety of electrical discharges that span time-scales from microseconds to minutes and produce radiation extending from radio waves up to high-energy gamma rays. Intense ...

While not a dangerous phenomenon in itself, understanding the conditions that create a sunspin can provide insight into the complexities of our atmosphere. The illusion isn't a true spinning of the ...

A study co-led by Irina Gorodetskaya, a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), brings together all up-to-date data on the phenomenon of atmospheric ...

A few weeks ago, a particularly strong lightning bolt was released over the Adriatic Sea, between the Italian and Balkan Peninsula. The electric field spread across the atmosphere, traveling hundreds ...