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  2. Glossary of meteorology - Wikipedia

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    Also actiniform. Describing a collection of low-lying, radially structured clouds with distinct shapes (resembling leaves or wheels in satellite imagery), and typically organized in extensive mesoscale fields over marine environments. They are closely related to and sometimes considered a variant of stratocumulus clouds. actinometer A scientific instrument used to measure the heating power of ...

  3. Meteorologist - Wikipedia

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    A meteorologist is a scientist who studies and works in the field of meteorology aiming to understand or predict Earth's atmospheric phenomena including the weather. [1] Those who study meteorological phenomena are meteorologists in research, while those using mathematical models and knowledge to prepare daily weather forecasts are called weather forecasters or operational meteorologists.

  4. List of professional designations in the United States

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    Certified Health Education Specialist: CHES: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Certified Nutritionist CN (State) Department of Health. Minimum degree required for certification as a Certified Nutritionist. [54] Credentialed Professional Gerontologist CPG National Association for Professional Gerontologists

  5. Meteorology - Wikipedia

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    Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences (which include atmospheric chemistry and physics) with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not begin until the 18th century. The 19th century saw modest progress in the field after weather ...

  6. Outline of meteorology - Wikipedia

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    Meteorology The interdisciplinary, scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere with the primary focus being to understand, explain, and forecast weather events. Meteorology, is applied to and employed by a wide variety of diverse fields, including the military, energy production, transport, agriculture, and construction.

  7. Heat wave or heat dome? Yes, there's a difference - AOL

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    The term 'heat dome' has gained prominence recently as climate change, El Niño and other variables have warmed global temperatures and shifted weather patterns.

  8. Category:Meteorology and climate education - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Meteorology and climate education" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.

  9. Precipitation - Wikipedia

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    List of meteorology topics; Basic precipitation; Bioprecipitation, the concept of rain-making bacteria. Mango showers, pre-monsoon showers in the Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala that help in the ripening of mangoes. Sunshower, an unusual meteorological phenomenon in which rain falls while the sun is shining.