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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 to Predict Fog: Key Conditions and Forecasting Methods
Are Anvil Clouds Dangerous? The Hidden Hazards
Can It Snow in Summer? The Science Explained
Why Does the Sky Look Orange? The Science Explained
What Is Meridional Flow and How Does It Affect Weather?
How Does Altitude Affect Climate?
Why Does Atmospheric Pressure Decrease With Altitude?
Why Is There Turbulence in Clouds?
What Is a Characteristic of Stable Air?
What Is Specific Humidity and Why Is It Important?
What Causes Air to Sink Near the Latitude 30° N (and 30° S)?
What Does Humidity Smell Like? The Science Explained
What Causes Currents in the Atmosphere?
How Does Air Move? From Pressure to Global Winds
What Are the 3 Stages of Acclimatization to High Altitude?
What Is a Roll Cloud and How Does It Form?
What Is Cloud Cover in Weather and How Is It Measured?
What Is Vog? The Dangers of Volcanic Smog
How Rare Is Cloud Iridescence and What Causes It?
How Were Ozone Levels Monitored in 1920?
Is Radiation Fog Dangerous? Visibility & Health Risks
Do Rocket Launches Affect the Weather?
How Can Clouds Affect Fire Behavior?
How to Calibrate a Homemade Rain Gauge
What Instruments Are Used to Measure Dew Point?
How to Measure Snow Depth and Water Equivalent
How Is Wind Speed and Direction Related to Air Temperature?
Why Does the Sky Look Weird? The Science Explained
How Is the Wet Season Different on Low Islands From High Islands?
What Is Station Pressure and How Is It Measured?