Heat stroke is more likely to occur on days with high humidity, even if the temperature isn't extremely high. elaborate share
Cumulonimbus clouds are the only clouds that can produce hail. elaborate share
Mirages aren't actually reflections; they're caused by light bending as it passes through layers of air with different temperatures. elaborate share
The Impressionist painters were heavily influenced by the fleeting and changeable nature of light and weather, often painting *en plein air* to capture the atmosphere of a specific moment. elaborate share
Solar flares can release energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs exploding at once. elaborate share
Katabatic winds can be so strong they've been known to knock down trees and even cause significant damage to buildings. elaborate share
The air pressure at sea level is enough to support a column of mercury about 30 inches high – that's the principle behind a barometer. elaborate share