Isabella Uhlik - PSC 103 - Earth Sciences

 Anything From Class - Wind & Wind Patterns  @ The yakʔitʸutʸu Residence Hall This quarter I enjoyed learning about the wind patterns all around the world, so I've decided to do my final blog on wind! Wind is  the  natural movement of air or other gases relative to the surface of the Earth or a planet.  It is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun, which creates differences in air pressure. In class we learned about the patterns of the wind and the Coriolis effect.  I have always just accepted winds existence. I have never even been concerned or curious about where it is coming from or what it even is until I took this class. Wind is defiantly something in nature that I've started to pay attention to more often.  Something interesting about wind related to something mentioned in previous blogs and in class is that the wind patterns are just a whole bunch of convection cycles. As hot air rises and colder air fills in the void, creating...

An Atmospheric Process - Fog @ Montana de Oro State Park  Fog is a type of atmospheric phenomenon characterized by the suspension of water droplets near the ground. It is essentially a cloud that touches the Earth's surface, reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles). Fog forms under high humidity, cooling of the air, calm or light winds, and often clear skies. Fog can cover areas ranging from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in horizontal extent and typically extends vertically from a few meters to a few hundred meters. Fog can persist from a few hours to several days, depending on the prevailing weather conditions. Isabella Uhlik Montana de Oro State Park - June 1st, 2024