Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb Cyclones and Other Weird Weather Words, Explained

Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts alike may be perplexed by the complex vocabulary used to characterize different atmospheric phenomena. Every meteorological term, from the enthralling Pineapple Express to the terrifying Bomb Cyclones, reveals a different aspect of the planet’s changing climate. This article explores the phenomena of atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, supercell thundersnow, Pineapple Express, and …