Climate graphs (climatographs) often use a double-y-axis, showing temperature and precipitation on separate scales, to better visualize their relationship throughout the year. elaborate
Bioluminescent waves are caused by millions of microscopic dinoflagellates, single-celled organisms, that glow when agitated by waves or movement. elaborate
The term "September Gale" isn't a specific named storm like a hurricane, but rather refers to a period of increased storminess in the North Atlantic around the equinox, often associated with strong winds and sometimes significant wave activity. elaborate
The sky appears blue during the day due to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering, where shorter wavelengths of light (blue and violet) are scattered more by the atmosphere than longer wavelengths (red and orange). elaborate
Hole-punch clouds, also known as fallstreak holes, are formed when the water temperature in the clouds is below freezing, but the water hasn't frozen yet due to a lack of ice nucleation particles. elaborate