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Category: Meteorological background

Are you still learning about the weather and meteorology? Or are you trying to find a term I used in one of my articles or blog posts? On this page I write background articles on (basic) meteorological features.

Use this page to broaden your knowledge about meteorology and increase your knowledge of certain meteorological aspects.

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The Hellmann Number – A Dutch Cold Index by a German Meteorologist

February 27, 2024March 29, 2026 Daan

The Hellmann number (H) is a cold index mainly used in The Netherlands and Germany. It is a measure of the cold occurring during the

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Schematic overview, factors of sea-effect-snow Schematic overview, factors of sea-effect-snow Taru Olsson
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Sea-Effect and Lake-Effect Snow: What Is It and How Does It Form?

December 11, 2023August 3, 2024 Daan

Sea-effect or lake-effect snow refers to convective snowfall which arises when a very cold air mass moves over a relatively warm water surface. This type

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What is Meteorology?
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What is Meteorology?

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Daan

What exactly is meteorology? Many people think that meteorology has to do with things regarding astronomy, as it is similar to the word meteor. But

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  1. Bernd on Surrounded by Idiots – Book ReviewFebruary 23, 2025

    Exactly my thoughts. Even more so, I think these kinds of books are very dangerous. Many people won't be critical,…

  2. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Thanks - I hope so too!

  3. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Bedankt Pascal! :)

  4. Lena on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Interesting article but I hope nature surprises us and that we get a white Christmas in southern Sweden after all!

  5. Pascal on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveNovember 30, 2023

    Beste Daan, weer een goed en interessant artikel geschreven.

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