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Nathan McCarthy is a science writer at Biology Insights with a focus on weather observation and atmospheric conditions. A certified weather observer with an associate degree in meteorology, he previously logged hourly surface conditions, cloud ceilings, and visibility measurements at regional airfields. He continues to work occasional observation shifts at a local flight operations center.

What Are Altocumulus Clouds and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
How Does Upslope Fog Form? The Adiabatic Cooling Process Earth & Space
Why Can’t Planes Take Off in Fog?Physics
What Is a Barometric Pressure Sensor and How Does It Work?Physics
How to Find and Interpret Barometric Pressure Earth & Space
Why Does Wind Flow Parallel to Isobars Above the Friction Level?Physics
What Happens to Your Body When Days Are Shorter?Earth & Space
Do Hurricanes Form Near the Equator?Earth & Space
What Types of Fog Depend Upon a Wind in Order to Exist?Earth & Space
Where Does Wind Shear Occur in the Atmosphere?Earth & Space
Where Do Squall Lines Most Often Develop?Earth & Space
Why Is There So Little Wind Where Circulation Cells Meet?Earth & Space
What Is a Storm Glass and How Does It Work?Physics
What Causes Scud Clouds and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
What Is Rime Icing? Formation Types and Dangers Earth & Space
What Causes Mammatus Clouds and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Is Fog Bad for You? The Health Risks Explained Safety
What Does an Altitude Headache Feel Like?Brain & Nerves
Can Wind Chill Cause Frostbite?Safety
Does Humidity Dehydrate You? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Is the Best Barometric Pressure for Breathing?Earth & Space
Is Cloudy Weather Bad for You? The Health Effects Earth & Space
Does Hot Weather Increase Testosterone?Hormones
How Does Steam Fog Form? The Science Explained Earth & Space
Why Is the Flight Back Shorter? The Scientific Reason Physics
Does Salt Air Make You Swell?Earth & Space
What Does Pre-El Niño Mean for Weather Patterns?Earth & Space
What Causes Cirrus Clouds to Form in the Sky?Earth & Space
How Does a Microburst Form and What Causes One?Earth & Space
What Is VFR Weather? Visual Flight Rules Explained Earth & Space