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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.

How Does Density Relate to Cold and Warm Air Masses?
How to Calculate Atmospheric Pressure
Can You See Humidity? The Science Explained
How to Calculate Atmospheric Pressure With Height
How Does a Glass Barometer Work?
Can Planes Land in Fog? The Technology and Limits
Why Does Rain Fall in Drops Instead of a Sheet?
What Is Static Air Temperature (SAT)?
What Causes Variations in Altimeter Settings?
Does Humid Air Have Less Oxygen?
What Are Light Pillars and How Do They Form?
Does Smoke Make the Sun Red? The Science Explained
What Is Atmospheric Refraction and How Does It Work?
Does the UV Index Measure UVA or Just UVB?
Why Does Air Flow From High to Low Pressure?
Why Can’t Planes Take Off in Fog?
What Is a Barometric Pressure Sensor and How Does It Work?
Why Does Wind Flow Parallel to Isobars Above the Friction Level?
What Is a Storm Glass and How Does It Work?
Why Is the Flight Back Shorter? The Scientific Reason
Why Do Some Contrails Last Longer Than Others?
Does Heat Lower Humidity? The Science Explained
What Happens When a Plane Gets Struck by Lightning?
What Is Air Density and Why Does It Change?
How Does Temperature Affect an Altimeter Reading?
How Are Convection Currents Produced in the Air?
How Does the Sky Turn Pink? The Science Explained
What Is Shadow Flicker? Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation
What Is a Temperature Gradient and Why Is It Important?
How to Measure Oxygen Levels in the Air