Characteristics Of Weather Theory (1950s)

Describes the dynamics of cold and warm air masses, focusing on the formation and movement of cold and warm fronts. It explains how cold dry air from the northeast creates a low-pressure area by obstructing warm moist air from the southwest. The interaction of these air masses leads to the development of weather phenomena, including clouds and precipitation. As the cold front advances, it lifts the warm air, resulting in various cloud types and weather conditions. The process of occlusion occurs when the cold front overtakes the warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground. The text also illustrates the progression of a weather wave and its impact on precipitation patterns.

Keywords: cold air, warm air, low pressure, high pressure, cold front, warm front, occlusion, precipitation, air masses, weather dynamics, cloud formation, northeast winds, southwest winds, Earth’s rotation, atmospheric wave.