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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.

Why Does Much of East Africa Have Cooler Temperatures?Earth & Space
What Is Indicated by the Term ‘Embedded Thunderstorms’?Earth & Space
What Traps Pollutants Above Mexico City?Earth & Space
What Is Atmospheric Instability and Why Does It Matter?Earth & Space
How to Calculate the Dew Point in Fahrenheit Earth & Space
What Is the Maximum Amount of Water Vapor in Air?Earth & Space
What Is a White Squall and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
How Is Visibility Measured in Meteorology?Earth & Space
What Does Wave Period Mean and Why Is It Important?Physics
How to Tell Wind Direction From Isobars Earth & Space
What Is a Tropical Wave and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
What Happens to Air Masses as They Are Heated and Cooled?Earth & Space
How to Measure Ground Temperature Accurately Earth & Space
Why Is the Sky Yellow? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Is the Lapse Rate in Aviation?Earth & Space
What Values Are Used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?Earth & Space
What Are the Processes by Which Moisture Is Added to Unsaturated Air?Earth & Space
What Is a Mesonet and How Does It Work?Earth & Space
How Rare Is a Circular Rainbow?Physics
What Is Fog Eating and How Does It Work?Earth & Space
What Is QPF in Weather and How Is It Calculated?Earth & Space
How Does Altitude Affect Climate Patterns in a Region?Earth & Space
Does Rain Clear the Air of Pollution?Earth & Space
How Is a Continental Air Mass Designated on a Weather Map?Earth & Space
Why Does Monteverde Receive Over 100 Inches of Rain Each Year?Earth & Space
What Is the Difference Between Humidity and Dew Point?Earth & Space
How to Get Wet Bulb Temperature: Measurement & Calculation Earth & Space
What Is a Synoptic Weather Map and How Do You Read One?Earth & Space
What Are Skyquakes? Theories Behind the Mysterious Booms Earth & Space
How Can Synoptic Weather Maps Help Us Forecast Weather Patterns?Earth & Space