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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 Does It Mean If Airflow in the Northern Hemisphere Is Cyclonic?Earth & Space
How Does a Barometer Work to Measure Air Pressure?Physics
How to Make Rain Clouds With Cloud Seeding Earth & Space
What Are Noctilucent Clouds and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Can Density Altitude Be Negative?Physics
How Is the UV Index Calculated?Earth & Space
What Is the Climate of the Sahel Region?Earth & Space
How Can Hazardous Events Be Predicted?Earth & Space
What Is a Fogbow and Why Is It White?Earth & Space
What Is a Pressure Belt and How Does It Affect Weather?Earth & Space
What Happens When Planes Dump Fuel?Physics
What Is a Wind Cell? The Three Major Global Cells Earth & Space
How to Use a Density Altitude Chart Physics
How Is Wind Chill Measured and Calculated?Physics
How to Find Absolute Humidity: The Formula and Tools Earth & Space
How to Predict Fog: Key Conditions and Forecasting Methods Earth & Space
Are Anvil Clouds Dangerous? The Hidden Hazards Earth & Space
Can It Snow in Summer? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Is Temperature Differential and Why Does It Matter?Physics
Why Does the Sky Look Orange? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Is Meridional Flow and How Does It Affect Weather?Earth & Space
How Does Altitude Affect Climate?Earth & Space
Why Does Atmospheric Pressure Decrease With Altitude?Earth & Space
Why Is There Turbulence in Clouds?Earth & Space
What Is a Characteristic of Stable Air?Earth & Space
How Wind Speed Is Measured: From Cups to Ultrasonics Physics
What Is Specific Humidity and Why Is It Important?Earth & Space
What Causes Air to Sink Near the Latitude 30° N (and 30° S)?Earth & Space
What Does Humidity Smell Like? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Causes Currents in the Atmosphere?Earth & Space