#AtmosphericPressure

CAPTAIN’S WEATHER DESK – WK : 3 ENVIRONMENTAL LAPSE RATE (ELR) & PRESSURE VARIATION WITH HEIGHT

Understanding How Temperature and Pressure Change in the Atmosphere The atmosphere is constantly changing, and two of the most important factors influencing weather are temperature and atmospheric pressure. Understanding how these elements vary with height helps explain cloud formation, rainfall, thunderstorms, fog, and many other weather phenomena experienced at sea […]

June 6, 2026CAPTAIN'S WEATHER DESK

CAPTAIN’S WEATHER DESK – WK : 2

THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE 1. Pressure of the Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is held in place by gravity. Although gases are light, they still have weight. The closer we are to the Earth’s surface, the greater the amount of air pressing downward. This creates atmospheric pressure. At sea level, […]

May 30, 2026CAPTAIN'S WEATHER DESK