Month: August 2022

Landspout – Definition

Landspout A small, weak tornado, which is not formed by a storm-scale rotation. It is generally weaker than a supercell tornado and is not associated

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Latitude – Definition

Latitude The location north or south in reference to the equator, which is designated at zero (0) degrees. Parallel lines that circle the globe both

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Lightning – Definition

Lightning A sudden and visible discharge of electricity produced in response to the build up of electrical potential between cloud and ground, between clouds, within

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Longitude – Definition

Longitude The location east or west in reference to the Prime Meridian, which is designated as zero (0) degrees longitude. The distance between lines of

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Low Clouds – Definition

Low Clouds A term used to signify clouds with bases below 6,000 feet and are of a stratiform or a cumuliform variety. Stratiform clouds include

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