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Weather 10 weather terms people often get wrong 29 February 2024 There are surprisingly strict definitions for a host of weather-related phenomena. Read on to find out what the polar vortex actually is, the difference between rain and showers, and why it’s redundant to say “a tornado touched down”.
Weather MetMatters guide to hail 21 February 2024 Whether it’s the patter of tiny pellets or the pounding of marble-sized missiles, hailstones command our attention. But do you know how hail forms or why it's more dangerous in summer?
Climate Weather Inspiring Explorers expedition to South Georgia Island 07 February 2024 Crackling glaciers and icebergs, roaring elephant seals and thousands of squawking penguins; the sights and sounds of South Georgia Island, one of the wildest and remotest places on Earth.
Weather Animal magic 01 February 2024 Croaking frogs, huddling sheep and cows lying down. There are plenty of tales about animals forecasting the weather, with 2nd February a key date for the end of winter predictions.
Weather Rainfall radar 18 January 2024 Radar is one of the best tools in a forecaster’s kit, allowing us to see where in the UK it’s raining, how heavy the rain is, how quickly the rain is moving, and even whether it’s rain, sleet or snow (crucial during the tricky winter months).
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Review of 2023 11 January 2024 Extreme weather and climate change continued to dominate the headlines in 2023. MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.
Weather Life cycle of a thunderstorm 28 September 2023 Right now, approximately 2000 thunderstorms are happening around the world. But how does that cute little fluffy cumulus cloud turn into a big threatening thunderhead?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Coral bleaching in the Caribbean 14 September 2023 The record summer heat of 2023 led to unprecedented coral bleaching spanning thousands of miles across the Gulf of Mexico, northern Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea, as well as the eastern Pacific Ocean. Allison Chinchar explains why coral reefs are on the front line of climate change.
Climate Weather How does climate change affect heatwaves? 03 August 2023 What causes heatwaves and how will climate change affect them?