Tag: cumulonimbus
Tornado: what is it?
The tornado is a vortex atmospheric disturbance of great intensity but of limited dimension accompanied by violent winds, contrary to thehurricane. It is the most violent and destructive meteorological phenomenon,…
Thunderstorms: what is the origin of thunder?
The event is well known: when the storm bursts, thunder rumbles. What is less is the way in which the electric charge of the cloud generates such noise. Here are…
Why are there sleet in the spring?
We talk about spring showers, or rather March showers, in reference to the violent showers that suddenly occur during this month. But why are there only showers in this season?…
The origins of lightning finally revealed
A team of scientists has used a space telescope to try to understand the origins of lightning inside storm clouds themselves. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] How do…
The origins of lightning revealed by a telescope
A team of scientists has used a space telescope to try to understand the origins of lightning inside storm clouds themselves. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] How do…
Tornadoes in the United States: debris rose to an altitude of 9,000 m!
Between 20 and 30 tornadoes in seven states in the United States. All in just 24 hours, this Friday, December 10, 2021. This is what the meteorological services report. A…
How do snow storms form?
A very common phenomenon in summer, thunderstorms can also occur in the middle of winter. Snow storms are rare, but always impressive, and form in very specific weather situations. Certain…