2025 Earth Day

DFW Airport Earth Month 2025

April 1-30, 2025

windsock

How the windsock you see at airports works

How to read the windsock The Journal – Still in use today at airports and heliports, windsocks provide a visual indication of wind strength and direction instantly, unlike a modern measuring instrument. Also known as a rudimentary anemoscope, the windsock is a device for measuring the

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bad weather

How meteorologists forecast the weather

How Meteorologists Predict the Future NOAA – Weather plays a crucial role in our daily lives, but have you ever wondered how meteorologists are able to predict the future with such accuracy? Through advancements in technology, meteorologists are now able to provide us with reliable predictions.As

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Air Pressure and How It Affects the Weather

Celebrating the International Day of Action for Rivers ThoughtCo. – An important characteristic of the Earth’s atmosphere is its air pressure, which determines wind and weather patterns across the globe. By definition, atmospheric or air pressure is the force per unit of area exerted on the

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