Supercell

A WORLD OF WIND These are some (hopefully most) of the worlds winds: Abroholos - A violent squall, paticularly prevalent in summer, that occurs off the south-eastern coast of Brazil. Andhi - A violent squall or dust storm occuring in late spring in north-western India. Barat - A squally west or north-west wind that occurs between December and February on the northern coast of the Phioippine island of Celebes. Berg Wind - A hot, dry fohn wind originating over the South African Plateau. It is particularly common during the winter season, and especially affects the wester

What makes a Thunderstorm? Heat and moisture are key to the formation of thunderstorms. In order to produce the thunder and lightning, you need a cloud tall enough to pull moisture up into the sub-freezing level over 5km/3miles high. These clouds are called cumulus they have a cauliflower like appearance. Cumulus clouds can form any time of the year as long as there is warmth below and coolness above. The process is called convection. Once cumulus clouds reach a height where ice crystals form they become cumulonimbus clouds. The upward motion gradually slows. The stronger upper level wind