Image by KaidorThe trade winds are easterly wind systems that blow near the equator. The winds assist vessels in travelling west, and they can even steer storms like hurricanes.The steady Trade Winds wind provided a safe passage for European and American mariners to travel between Europe and
July 2022 Photo of the Month Competition
Welcome to the StormHour Photo of the Month competition.The competition is run in conjunction with The Royal Meteorological Society who are kindly offering their Welcome Pack including Tote bag plus 12 months free membership to The Royal Meteorological Society (*although it is possible to win
Milankovitch Cycles
The Milankovitch cycles (named after the mathematician and meteorologist Milutin Milankovitch) are incredibly long astronomical trends that affect the dispersion of solar energy and have been suggested to be the ice age pacemakers.One of the most constant features of our weather is the seemingly
Sudden Stratospheric Warming
Every couple of years or so, high in the atmosphere, huge breaking waves of air reverse the prevailing westerly winds and cause a sudden and dramatic warming of the stratosphere in winter.Sudden Stratospheric Warmings can herald significant changes in the weather at the earth’s surface. After
June 2022 Photo of the Month Competition
Welcome to the StormHour Photo of the Month competition.The competition is run in conjunction with The Royal Meteorological Society who are kindly offering their Welcome Pack including Tote bag plus 12 months free membership to The Royal Meteorological Society (*although it
May 2022 Photo of the Month competition
Welcome to the StormHour Photo of the Month competition.The competition is run in conjunction with The Royal Meteorological Society who are kindly offering their Welcome Pack including Tote bag plus 12 months free membership to The Royal Meteorological Society (*although it
6 Tips for Photographing Birds in the Wild
How to Photograph Birds in the wild.If you love spending time outdoors and want to learn how to photograph birds in their natural habitat, this guide is for you. We'll cover everything you need to know, from choosing the right camera and equipment to finding the best locations and getting close
Capturing Reflections in Landscape Photography
StormHour Quick GuideReflections can be found in water, mirrors, windows and many other places. However, taking a photo of them takes patience. For instance, capturing a perfect reflection of a stunning landscape can take a lot of patience as water is so easily disturbed.Research. Check