Tag: meteorology
Polar vortex: what is it?
On Titan, Saturn’s largest moon – and the only one with a dense atmosphere – a vortex forms over the south pole at the onset of winter. It was photographed…
Felt temperature: what is it?
The temperature felt takes into account not only the measured temperature but also the speed of wind andhumidity ambient. It is the result of a equation based on heat exchanges…
Global warming could increase the power of tropical cyclones in Asia
In a study published in Frontiers in Earth Science, a team of researchers looks at the impact of cyclones in Asia over the past 40 years. The data shows an…
Polar air in France, but it’s not a “cold wave”. Why ?
An early cold snap is currently affecting France. With the descent of a mass of polar air over the country, some media hastened to qualify this winter episode as “freezing…
Temperature inversion: what is it?
During a night temperature inversion, the cold air is blocked on the floor by a warmer air cover. © danielkay, Adobe Stock Temperature inversion refers to a meteorological phenomenon in…
Ranking of the 20 coldest cities in France
Langres, in Haute-Marne, holds the prize for the coldest town in France. Most of the cities in this Top 20 of the coldest cities on an annual average are, like…
How to calculate the felt temperature?
Between the temperature displayed on your thermometer and how you feel when you step outside, there is sometimes a big difference. But did you know that there are tables that…