LEARNING CURVE
Mother Nature seeks equilibrium and weather is the result of a constant battle for equilibrium or stability. In a way, meteorology studies weather dynamics seeking stability. Since our planet’s axis is tilted as compared to our Sun’s axis, Earth’s surface is unevenly heated by the Sun’s rays. Consequently, uneven surface heating contributes to wind, temperature differences, humidity, and seasonal changes resulting in weather equilibrium clashes we call storms.
Springtime Changes
Seasonal changes make life interesting. Old Man Winter does not easily relinquish his icy grip as Earth spins on its orbit toward a vernal equinox. As surface temperatures begin to rise and warmer air columns form, weather fronts push these warmer air masses toward colder air masses. Where these two air masses collide, severe weather often results. In the northern hemisphere, flooding, lightning strikes, and tornadic winds can accompany springtime; especially when these air masses contain a lot of potential energy.
Watchful Eye
As radio amateurs, we participate in and continue
